Paulse was cited by the match's independent Citing Commissioner for kicking out at an Australian player shortly before the final whistle in an incident that was not seen by the referee or touch judges.

Paulse has been suspended from all rugby for a period of three weeks, up to and including Sunday, 11 September.

THe 29 year old wing will be unable to take any further part in the Tri-Nations series and may now focus his attention on joining Clermont Averngne who got their French Top 14 campaign off to a winning start against Pau at the weekend.

Paulse's first taste of Heineken Cup action looks likely to be their opening Pool 3 Round 1 match against Leicester Tigers on Saturday, 21 October.