It was always likely that Motu Matu’u would be banned for the high tackle he put in against Russia, but the punishment handed down effectively means his World Cup is over.
Motu Matu’u has appeared before a disciplinary hearing but he has been made to wait before a verdict is revealed about his citing which followed Samoa's win over Russia
World Rugby have confirmed what everyone watching Tuesday's match between Samoa and Russia already knew: Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'u deserved red cards for their high tackles on their Russian opposites.
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The Samoans were left questioning the treatment of their players after a case of double standards after one of their players was unable to return from an HIA after a high shot from the Japanese.
Scotland's garbage effort in Yokohama left so much to be desired but Finn Russell claims they can't remain angry and frustrated if they are to bounce back against Samoa.
Samoa were one of the last sides into action at the World Cup and while their first-half performance left much to be desired, they did a second-half number on Russia.