Fuimaono given six-month ban
The 30-year-old Gloucester player will also be expected to apologise to referee Nigel Owens, do 100 hours of community service at the International Rugby Board (IRB) high-performance centre in Samoa and attend a refeering course, rugby World Cup organisers said.
“If the player fails to comply with any of the above conditions or makes any public criticism which results in a proven misconduct offence regarding a match official, the IRB or the disciplinary process, the six-month playing suspension will be activated immediately,” organisers said.
Sapolu Fuimaoano had launched his tirade against Owens after the Welshman’s display in Samoa’s 13-5 loss to South Africa in their final pool game at North Harbour Stadium.