Leicester wing Tuilagi handed four-week ban

LONDON (Reuters) - Samoan wing Alesana Tuilagi will miss Leicester's Heineken Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues after receiving a four-week ban for foul play, tournament organisers said in a statement on Thursday.

Tuilagi, 28, was cited for an off-the-ball challenge on Bath fullback Nick Abendanon in the quarter-final and had already been suspended by Leicester.

He could also miss the Premiership play-offs and final if Leicester qualify, though he would be available for the Heineken Cup final on May 23.

(Writing by Tom Pilcher, Editing by Kevin Fylan)