Samu Kerevi's three-match ban opens door for Suaalii's Wallabies return

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  • Australia centre's tour ended after red card in win over Wales
  • Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in frame to return for Test against Scotland

A three-match suspension has ended Samu Kerevi's tour, jolting his longer-term Wallabies hopes and opening the door for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's return against Scotland.

The centre's yellow card for a high shot was upgraded to a 20-minute red in Australia's defeat of Wales in Cardiff. On Wednesday the 31-year-old's fate was sealed, a disciplinary committee upholding the on-field decision and halving the standard six-week ban due to his guilt, remorse and good record.

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