Aki appeal rejected

Connacht centre Bundee Aki had his appeal of a three-week suspension for misconduct rejected by an appeal committee which met in Glasgow.
 
Aki was suspended by a disciplinary panel on April 27 for misconduct relating to his behaviour to and remarks directed toward, referee Ian Davies, during and immediately after the Round 20 fixture between Connacht and Leinster on April 15, 2017.
 
The player's appeal was considered at a hearing in Glasgow on Wednesday in front of an appeal committee comprised of Rod McKenzie (Chair), Bill Dunlop and Iain Goodall (all Scotland).
 
The appeal committee was satisfied that the disciplinary committee had not been in error in the approach it employed in determining the appropriate sanction for the admitted misconduct offence.
 
The appeal committee was also satisfied that a three-week (effectively three match) period of suspension was proportionate in the circumstances.