Ospreys wing Kasende given four-match ban
Ospreys wing Daniel Kasende has been handed a four-match ban after receiving a red card during a United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff. The suspension was reduced from six matches due to his acceptance of the offense and good conduct, but extended by one match due to prior disciplinary issues. Kasende will miss the final two games of the season and two matches of the next campaign, including pre-season fixtures.
- ▪Daniel Kasende received a red card for leading with his forearm and striking Cardiff fly-half Callum Sheedy.
- ▪The initial six-match ban was reduced due to Kasende's apology and acceptance of the red card, but increased by one match due to his previous disciplinary record.
- ▪Kasende will miss Ospreys' final two URC matches of the season and two games from the next campaign.
- ▪The incident occurred in the first half of Ospreys' 24-21 defeat to Cardiff.
- ▪Ospreys are no longer in contention for the URC play-offs, limiting the immediate impact of Kasende's absence.
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