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Tialata blow for `Canes

Tuesday 13th May 2008

Banned: Neemia Tialata

The Hurricanes will be without prop Neemia Tialata for Friday's crucial Super 14 clash with the Blues after the prop was suspended by the New Zealand judiciary.

Tialata was banned for one match for a dangerous tackle during his side's 21-10 win over Western Force in Round Thirteen.

Neemia admitted his tackle on Dane Haylett-Petty had been poorly executed, but had stressed it was accidental and no malice was intended.

Victory over the Blues in Auckland on Friday will guarantee the Hurricanes a home semi-final.