Schalk Brits banned for three weeks after red card for punching Nick Wood

Saracens hooker Schalk Brits was shown a red card for punching during last weekend's Aviva Premiership match against Gloucester at Allianz Park. Brits has since pleased guilty and been banned for three weeks. The Springbok faced a discplinary hearing last night after pleading guilty to the charge of punching or striking contrary to Law 10.4(a). Chaired by Dr Julian Morris with Martyn Wood and Paula Carter, Brits has been suspended from all forms of rugby for a period of three weeks. Brits was driven over the ball by Nick Wood, causing his knee to twist badly. He lashed out, connecting cleanly…