Chance Peni-Ataera suspended for 3 weeks for shoulder shot

Western Force winger Chance Peni-Ataera has been suspended for three weeks after a dangerous tackle agaisnt Melbourne Rebels at the weekend. He accepted a guilty plea aafter it was found that he contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent.In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following: "With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of 6 weeks. "However, taking into account mitigating factors including the Player's youth and inexperience in rugby, his clear Judicial rec…

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