Lienert-Brown cops four week ban

Highlanders prop Daniel Lienert-Brown has received a four-week ban following the 45-28 loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Lienert-Brown was red carded in just the seventh minute in the capital for a rising tackle on Hurricanes flanker Devan Flanders, which the judiciary found him guilty of a dangerous tackle under Law 9.13.

Flanders is set to miss this weekend’s clash against the Crusaders under return to play protocols after being removed from the field of play.

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Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) determined that the foul play merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks, which was mitigated down to four after consideration of his previous record and admission of guilt.

The four-game suspension will carry over after the Super Rugby season with the Highlanders on a bye week in the final regular season round.

They are not currently in the hunt for a playoff spot with a record of 5-9 and 24 competition points.