NZ Youtuber nails take on Rassie Erasmus punishment row
Rassie Erasmus has found an unlikely ally in New Zealander youtube – Max Sharp – who has dubbed his punishment at the hands of World Rugby as ridiculous.
An independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions constituted misconduct.
The Springboks and Rassie released a joint statement.
“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.”
“I strongly disagree with Rassie Erasmus’s actions. I don’t agree with World Rugby’s sanctions though.”
Here’s Max’s take on it:
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An independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions constituted misconduct.
The committee was chaired by Christopher Quinlan QC, together with Nigel Hampton QC and Judge Mike Mika (both New Zealand).
Six charges were brought by World Rugby against Rassie Erasmus for various breaches of World Rugby Regulation 18 and World Rugby’s Code of Conduct.
Rassie Erasmus was given: A suspension with immediate effect from all rugby activities for two months
A suspension from all match-day activities (including coaching, contact with match officials, and media engagement) with immediate effect until 30 September, 2022
A warning as to his future conduct and an apology to the relevant match officials.
SA Rugby were given a solid fine of £20,000 and a warning as to future conduct and an apology to the relevant match officials. The parties have seven days to appeal from receipt of the full written decision.