Smile, it's only a kick in the head
The spectacular flying kick in the 18th minute on Saturday earned Nabura a red card and proved pivotal, allowing the Waratahs to end Australia's 40-match losing streak against New Zealand rivals.
Asked if he'd ever tried karate himself, Clarke laughed: "No I haven't, I don't have a martial arts background.
"I felt contact there, but I wasn't too bothered about it to be honest … you grow up as a back-three player, contesting high balls, and he's obviously been taught to protect himself, use the hard parts of your body.
"For me, it's unlucky he's just kicked his foot out at the wrong time and got his timing wrong."
Meanwhile, Nabura's Foul Play Review Committee Hearing has been postponed.
The FPRC hearing following Nabura’s red card has been delayed at the player’s request.
Nabura is returning to New Zealand whilst the Highlanders remain in Australia ahead of their game this weekend against the Reds. Due to the player's travel schedule the hearing has been postponed to Tuesday.
All SANZAAR disciplinary matters are in the first instance referred to the Foul Play Review Committee.
For a matter to be dispensed with at this hearing, the person appearing must plead guilty and accept the penalty offered by the Foul Play Review Committee.
Source: SANZAAR & AFP
