All Blacks: Sivivatu, Woodcock suspended

All Black prop Tony Woodcock (R) received a one-match ban for striking. Photo / Getty Images

All Blacks Sitiveni Sivivatu and Tony Woodcock have each been suspended for a week following last night's 32-19 Bledisloe Cup rugby victory over the Wallabies in Tokyo.

Sivivatu was cited for a dangerous tackle on Adam Ashley-Cooper in the 34th minute, while Woodcock was cited for striking George Smith with his elbow in the 80th minute.

Judicial Officer Peter Hobbs said Sivivatu accepted the tackle had been dangerous, while Woodcock accepted he had "made contact with Mr Smith's neck and shoulder area with his elbow but denied making contact with Mr Smith's head".

The suspensions mean both players will be unavailable for selection for the All Blacks next test match against Wales in Cardiff next weekend.

All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen represented both players at the hearings.

- NZPA