Sonny Bill Williams Banned For Four Weeks

IALA: The consequence for Sonny Bill Williams after committing an illegal act during the second test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions. 

Sonny Bill Williams faces media after being banned for four weeks.

Did you watch the second test match between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions? If you have then you'll know what I am talking about. On the 25th minute throughout the game, Sonny Bill Williams committed an illegal act on trying to tackles Lions winger Anthony Watson, Sonny went flying for the tackle but accidentally used his shoulder which then collided with his head, not putting him in danger but Watson in danger as he could suffer brain injuries. 

The moment of impact as Sonny Bill Williams' shoulder slams into Lions winger Anthony Watson.

He had two options, to go for a yellow card or a red. He chose red and there's nothing you can do about it. Last night he approved of being banned for four weeks but is happy that he got to say his part, luckily it wasn't four months. He ha also got in contact with Watson and apologised. His spot is left, but Malakai Fekitoa could play on Saturday after being orignally being omitted from the All Blacks squad named in June, as the Lions chase a first series win in New Zealand since 1971. 

SBW saw red in Wellington

Former Ireland lock Neil Francis believes the Lions' victory in the second test has shifted the momentum in their favour, and left All Blacks coach Steve Hansen with a "bloodied nose" after "clowning around" with Lions counterpart Warren Gatland. "It is easy to argue that [Ryan] Crotty and [Anton] Lienert-Brown ought to have started that match or, put another way, that Hansen may be guilty of showing too much loyalty to Williams," he wrote. 

Malakai Fekitoa could start the third test

His absence in Auckland, however, may prove to be to Hansen's benefit."

Fekitoa starred in the Highlanders' 23-22 victory over the Lions in Dunedin and Meager added: "He demonstrated what a handful he can be. Laumape, meanwhile, caused the Lions considerable problems in both his outings against the tourists in Wellington while Crotty has an undervalued calming influence whenever he plays for New Zealand.The All Blacks, playing with 14 men for the remaining 55 minutes, looked like they were still going to think their way through this game and cope defensively with what was thrown at them.

Ngani Laumape made his debut against the Lions

Williams is gutted, not only because he is banned but because he let his brothers down. It is true to say that with a man down you can expect to concede seven or eight points in his absence. It is quite an advantage to play with 14 men yet you get figured that the All Blacks would manage it. 

Crotty was injured in the first test

It's going to be an awesome third test and I can't wait. But in the absence of a key players, what will the All Blacks come up with this time? If I were to interview SBW I would ask him "What were you trying to do to Watson went you went for him?" 

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