Greg Inglis’ Kangaroos captaincy lasted just 28 hours before he was suspended for Australia’s two-Test rugby league tour of New Zealand.

Dane Gagai comes into the team to partner Latrell Mitchell in the centres while Boyd Cordner will take over as captain.

A statement has been released from the NRL. It reads as follows:

"Greg Inglis will miss the Kangaroos' matches against New Zealand and Tonga after being suspended for two games today. Australian Coach Mal Meninga and NRL CEO Todd Greenberg agreed on the sanction after the Australian captain was charged with drink driving and speeding yesterday.

They said it was important to uphold the principles of the RISE values (Respect, Inspire, Selfless, Excellence), adopted by the Kangaroos. Inglis, who today apologised for the breach, said he accepted the decision.

“I know I did the wrong thing and, while I am disappointed at missing the tour, I accept the penalty,” he said.

Mr Greenberg said it was a difficult decision to suspend Inglis who had such an exemplary record over a long period of time.