New Zealand winger Ronaldo Mulitalo will miss the Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga after accepting a one-match suspension.
Mulitalo entered an early guilty plea to a Grade 2 careless high-tackle charge following the match against Fiji.
The confirmed sanction replaces the earlier position that he faced a possible ban. New Zealand must now prepare for the semi-final without him.
His replacement should be reported once the Kiwis confirm their team. No replacement selection is confirmed in this update.
