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The Cell C Sharks flanker Jean Deysel has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off for stamping on the head of Crusaders loose forward Jordan Taufua in a Super Rugby clash last week.
Deysel will miss all rugby until June 7th.
The 29-year-old was sent off in the 16th minute of the match in Christchurch following intervention from the television official after the incident had been missed by referee Rohan Hoffman.
A Sanzar judicial officer said stamping is a serious offence.
Despite the incident, the Sharks went on to pull off a famous first victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch to remain top of the Super Rugby heap.
