The 30-year-old was cited by Irish side Connacht for an incident that took place during Quins' 31-22 European Challenge Cup semi-final, first leg victory earlier this month.

His ban does not expire until June 9th with Fuga's first game out Sunday's second leg encounter in Galway.

Quins now have problems in filling the No.2 jersey as Fuga's fellow Samoan and natural back-up Ace Tiatia is already out for three weeks with an ankle ligament injury.

James Hayter is the likely starter against Connacht, with academy prospect Cameron Dott on the bench.

Fuga has 72 hours to lodge an appeal against the decision, which was made by a three-man panel.

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