- Cornish Pirates assistant coach Alan Paver has been handed a six-week ban for striking an opposition player during a Champ Rugby game.
- Paver admitted to slapping Worcester Warriors replacement Jake Garside following a scuffle late in Pirates’ 29-7 defeat.
- He conceded his conduct was "inappropriate and unacceptable" and apologised to match officials and a member of the Worcester staff.
- The 48-year-old's 12-week ban was reduced by half due to his "clear remorse and impressive disciplinary record."
- Paver will miss the remainder of the regular season, with the final game of his ban dependent on the team's play-off progression.
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