After reviewing Saturday night’s semi-final between New Zealand and England at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Match Committee, comprising of Tournament Match Commissioner Greg McCallum, Ron Massey and Mark O’Neill, has issued cautions to two New Zealand players.
1. Kiwi captain Nathan Cayless has been cautioned for contrary conduct for unnecessary contact with head/neck of opponent (Adrian Morley) in the 24th minute.
2. Sika Manu has been cautioned for contrary conduct for unnecessary force to arm/shoulder of opponent (Gareth Ellis) in the 45th minute.
In both cases, the Tournament Match Commissioner is entitled to issue a Notice of Charge in respect of the conduct outlined above, in this instance the Tournament Match Commissioner has elected to exercise his discretion arising under Rule 6.7(g) of the Disciplinary Code of Procedure and issue this Caution in lieu of issuing a Notice of Charge.
Pursuant to Rule 6.7(h) of the Disciplinary Code of Procedure, the Tournament Match Commissioner may only issue one Caution to any one Player during the World Cup.
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