“I am just extremely frustrated...” - Pat Lam speaks on Piutau suspension
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On Monday, Siale Piutau appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel after being cited for punching and was given a three-match ban. Bristol Bears director of rugby has now voiced his frustration on the messages of inconsistency in the game.
Speaking to BT Sport, Lam said:
“I am just extremely frustrated,” Lam told BT Sport. “The messages of inconsistency is what I am struggling with.
“Siale was attacked by two guys who started swinging at him. The process means he can’t strike back.
“The message you can start a fight and punch someone with the same penalty (three games)… I just think there needs to be clarity and a shake-up.
“You should be able to defend yourself if someone attacks you like that. I was absolutely disappointed. Things have got to change.”
Pat Lam wanted the floor to address Siale Piutau's three-match ban.
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) September 8, 2020
"You've got to have self-defense. You should be able to defend yourself if someone attacks you lie that."
"What do I say to his wife & kids if he gets a whack in the head?"
"Things have got to change..." pic.twitter.com/8q9xCbhLy2
