Super Rugby Pacific racist slur investigation closed

Lomani was sent from AAMI Park after elbowing Rebels lock Josh Canham in the head and the Fijian international appeared to react to a member of the crowd.

The Drua issued a statement that Lomani was racially abused, with their coach Mick Byrne calling for a life ban for the perpetrator.

However the investigation could not affirm the allegations.

"A thorough investigation has now been completed into the allegation and based on the evidence available the allegation of racial abuse could not be substantiated," said a statement issued by tournament officials SANZAR on Monday.

"The competition maintains a zero tolerance towards any anti-social behaviour by spectators and, while the competition encourages fans to cheer for their team, it expects that respect should always be shown for others."