Argentina's Galarza given nine-week ban for gouging

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Argentina lock Mariano Galarza was given a nine-week ban on Wednesday after being found guilty of eye gouging during his team's defeat against New Zealand in their opening Rugby World Cup game on Sunday. The Independent Citing Commissioner Murray Whyte, of Ireland, found Galarza had been guilty of "contact with the eye or eye area" of All Black Brodie Retallick in the Wembley match. An additional week was added as a deterrent against such acts, though Galarza's suspension was reduced to nine weeks after taking into account mitigating factors including his excellent disciplinary record.
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