That would mean he would miss next weekend’s semi-final against the winner of tonight’s match between Tonga and Samoa.
Kalyn Ponga. Photo / Photosport
Following the tackle, both teams were involved in an altercation that saw Fiji halfback Brandon Wakeham punch Mulitalo while the Kiwi was on the ground. Wakeham was also sent from the field and, like Mulitalo, faces a ban.
With Fiji’s World Cup campaign now over, Wakeham will serve any suspension at the beginning of the upcoming NRL season for his Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles side.
Meanwhile, the Kiwis look likely to have Ponga back in black for the knockout stages after the star fullback suffered a broken arm in the tournament opener against Australia just two-and-a-half weeks ago.