Rassie Erasmus. Photo: ©BackpagePix
Both SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have confirmed they will exercise their rights to appeal the World Rugby verdicts handed down on Wednesday.
Rassie Erasmus. Photo: ©BackpagePix
Following the Springboks’ first Test against the British & Irish Lions, Erasmus produced a 62-minute video dissecting the performance of the officials in that controversial match.
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It led to a misconduct charge against Erasmus and SA Rugby, with the ruling finally handed down on Wednesday.
Having considered submissions on behalf of both parties in respect of sanction, the independent committee decided on the following:
Rassie Erasmus
SA Rugby
However, the parties were said to have seven days to appeal from receipt of the full written decision.
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As it turned out, it took less than an hour for SA Rugby to release a statement confirming they would appeal the decision.
“SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have noted the decision of World Rugby’s judicial committee.
“Both parties confirmed they will exercise their rights to appeal the verdicts.
“Neither party will make any further comment until the process is complete.“
The full written decision is available here.