Fijian Drua's Lomani Suspended Six Weeks for Elbow Incident

The suspension follows a red card for elbowing an opponent during a match against the Melbourne Rebels, with investigations into racial abuse also underway.

• Fijian Drua scrumhalf Frank Lomani has been banned for six weeks for elbowing an opponent, causing injury during a Super Rugby Pacific match.
• Lomani's teammate, prop Jone Koroiduadua, also faces a two-week suspension for a headbutt in the same game.
• The incident occurred in a match against the Melbourne Rebels, which the Drua lost 41-20.
• Tournament organizers are investigating alleged racial abuse towards Lomani from the crowd as he exited the pitch after his red card.
• Lomani, a former Melbourne Rebels player, will be eligible to play again in the final round of the regular season against the Rebels.

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