Blues lock Hayden Triggs has been suspended for a week for punching Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen in their Super Rugby match in Cape Town.
Triggs was red‑carded for the offence, which took place in the 24th minute.
The SANZAR judicial officer said the incident is a low‑range offence which stipulates a two‑week suspension.
Meanwhile, Highlanders prop Kane Hames has been suspended for five weeks for punching Crusaders lock Dominic Bird in their match in Dunedin.
In the Super Rugby matches this week, the Highlanders will meet the Reds at 6.35pm Friday while Western Force will meet the Hurricanes at 11.00pm.
On Saturday, the Cheetahs will face the Blues at 5.10am, the Chiefs meet the Crusaders at 6.35pm while the Rebels will clash with the Brumbies at 8.40pm.
On Sunday the Bulls will meet the Sharks at 3.05am while the Lions will face the Stormers at 5.10am.
