Former Cheetahs speedster gets four-game ban
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Ospreys will finish the United Rugby Championship season without one of their speedsters.
On Friday, wing Daniel Kasende received a four-match ban for his red card in the 21-24 defeat to Cardiff in Round 16.
The 31-year-old, who represented the Cheetahs and Griquas before he made the move to Wales, got his marching orders in the 18th minute for foul play under Law 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others, including leading with the elbow or forearm.
He will now miss his side’s upcoming games against the Scarlets and Leinster before the suspension continues into the pre-season ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign.
See the full disciplinary update below:
The Disciplinary process related to Daniel Kasende’s red card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 16 game against Cardiff Rugby on Friday, April 24 has resulted in a four-game suspension.
After an act of foul play by player No.14 (Daniel Kasende), referee Christopher Allison showed the Player a Red Card in the 18th minute of the game under Law 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others, including leading with the elbow or forearm.
In the Player’s responses to the Judicial Officer overseeing the disciplinary process (Rose Alice Murphy), he had accepted that he had committed an act of foul play which warranted a Red Card. Ms. Murphy found that the incident met the Red Card threshold, with an entry of mid-range warranting six weeks.
The Player received three weeks (50%) mitigation due to his apology, acceptance of the red card and good conduct throughout the disciplinary process, however due to his previous record, a further week was added, which results in a four-game suspension.
Fixtures Daniel Kasende is unavailable for:
Ospreys Rugby v Scarlets, Saturday, May 9, URC
Leinster Rugby v Ospreys Rugby, Saturday, May 16, URC
2026/27 fixtures / pre-season games – to be determined when his playing calendar is confirmed
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