Jordie Barrett, an All Blacks back, was given a three-week suspension on Wednesday following his red card in the
Wellington Hurricanes’ thrilling Super Rugby victory over the weekend.
After a review by the television match official, Barrett’s yellow card for a high tackle on Queensland Reds fullback
Jordan Petaia on Saturday was elevated to a red card.
Chairperson of the Foul Play Review Committee Stephen Hardy stated, “The FPRC assessed the player’s actions as
having directly contacted the head, at high speed, with high force and while the player’s body position was always
upright.”
“Barrett is suspended for three weeks, up to and including March 22, 2024.”
Barrett, who has represented New Zealand in 57 Tests, will be unavailable for the Auckland Blues, Melbourne
Rebels, and Canterbury Crusaders games.
In the thrilling 38-33 victory over the Reds in Melbourne, Barrett made his 100th appearance for the Super Rugby
squad based in Wellington.
Barrett was carded halfway through the second half, tying the score at 26–26.
Pasilio Tosi, the replacement prop for the Hurricanes, scored the game-winning try in extra time to bring the match
to a thrilling conclusion.
