Falcons lose Fondse

Week suspension for South African for punch on Armitage

Last Updated: February 22, 2012 8:03pm

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Adriaan Fondse: One-week suspension for punch on Delon Armitage

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Newcastle lock Adriaan Fondse has been suspended from Saturday's Aviva Premiership against Leicester at Welford Road.

The South African was sent off for punching London Irish full-back Delon Armitage in the Falcons' 19-10 victory over the Exiles last weekend.

The 29-year-old from Pretoria was suspended for one week at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing tonight. He can resume playing on March 1.