For those of you who haven’t heard the latest bullshit, one sided decision by the SANZAR judiciary committee, South African centre come wing, Jean de Villiers has been suspended for two weeks after being cited for a dangerous tackle during the 2010 Tri Nations Test match, All Blacks VS South Africa at Westpac Stadium, in Wellington over the weekend.
De Villiers had been cited for an alleged lifting, tip tackle on All Blacks winger Rene Ranger in the 27th minute of the match, which the All Blacks won 31 – 17.
He appeared before SANZAR Judicial Officer Dennis Wheelahan QC in Wellington today, who found de Villiers guilty of a breach of rugby law 10.4 (j).
Mr Wheelahan considered submissions from de Villiers, his representatives and video evidence.
Mr Wheelahan said that an important mitigating factor in de Villiers’ favour, was his exemplary disciplinary record, which consisted of one yellow card for persistent infringing during a career spanning nearly 10 years and 60 Tests. He also took into account the player’s admission of a dangerous tackle.
De Villiers was suspended for two weeks up to and including 1 August 2010. He will be ineligible for selection for South Africa’s Tri Nations Test match against Australia, in Brisbane, next Saturday 24 July 2010.
Jean de Villeirs alleged spear tackle on Rene Ranger [dumpedbyRD]:
- I would like to emphasize that All Black wing, Rene Ranger was not even cited for his clear infringement of the same “dangerous tackle” law for his no arms, head high, shoulder charge on Springbok fullback, Zane Kirchner. Another purely one sided showing by the SANZAR judicial committee. Something that the implementation of an independent citing commissioner was meant to eradicate? Judicial Officer, Dennis Wheelahan QC, FAIL!
Maybe he was pissed. Stick with lite beer mate!
