Don't know if this will be an advantage to PNG or not.NEW Zealand centre Steve Matai has accepted a one match ban after being charged with a careless high tackle in the Kiwis' World Cup loss to Australia.
Matai was charged after being put on report for his 13th minute hit on Kangaroos lock Paul Gallen and will now miss Saturday night's must-win game against Papua New Guinea on the Gold Coast.
The rules governing World Cup charges differ slightly from those used in the NRL with no points grading given and the match review committee recommending the length of ban instead.
The committee, comprising commissioner Greg McCallum, Ron Massey and former Wests Tigers forward Mark O'Neill, recommended a one match ban.
Matai suffered thumb and shoulder injuries in the 30-6 loss to Australia but it is believed he would have been fit to play the Kumuls had he not been suspended.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 47,00.html
Matai cops one match ban
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Matai cops one match ban
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan