The incident happened during England's 20-14 win over New Zealand in the second Test at Anfield.

Burgess has also been fine £500 ($900).

Watene-Zelezniak defended the prop after the match and said that he thought the contact with his eye was accidental.

After being found guilty the Souths star tweeted: "I want to make it completely clear to everyone that it was never my intention to ever gauge anyone.

"It is not in my makeup as a rugby league player and never has been. I sincerely apologise to anyone who thinks bad of me after seeing the footage.

"I always set out to be a positive role model for the younger generation and I will continue to do so. I accept my punishment but I will never accept that I gouged a fellow player's eye intentionally.

"I have too much respect for the players I play against and with."