Waikato Chiefs centre Jonathan Faauli was suspended for four weeks Monday over a high tackle during his team's win over the Bulls on the weekend, governing body SANZAAR said.
Faauli was cited for a dangerous tackle on Jan Serfontein in the 27th minute of the 28-12 victory in Hamilton on Saturday.
The 21-year-old was facing a six-week ban but SANZAAR said in a statement that the judiciary cut it to four after the player pleaded guilty.
Faauli will miss the Chiefs' three-week road trip to South Africa and Australia, as well as a home fixture against Japan's Sunwolves.