Jersey's Nicky Griffiths is banned for the rest of the season
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Jersey scrum-half Nicky Griffiths has been banned for the rest of the season after being found guilty of a tip-tackle in the 64-0 win over Tynedale.
The former Wales Sevens player has been banned until 16 May and fined 拢200.
He was sent off late on in the fixture for the tackle, but played in Saturday's win over Macclesfield.
"This is a disappointing outcome for an incident which was not malicious, did not cause injury and for which Nicky apologised," said a Jersey spokesman.
"But the current climate in rugby has put this type of offence in the spotlight and as a result he has been banned. A verdict that we have decided we must reluctantly accept.
"Nicky has been unfortunate to miss a number of games this season due to injury and now suspension but he has nevertheless played a valuable role in the squad and helped secure several important wins."
Griffiths joined Jersey in the summer but has been dogged by injuries and has not started a game since September.
He started the season as the island's number one scrum-half but has seen his place in the side taken by Dave McCormack.
The former Newport Gwent Dragons and Cornish Pirates player has made just five appearances as a replacement since December.
The island side travel to Coventry on Saturday knowing a win will secure promotion to the Championship.