South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will face a misconduct hearing after his criticism of the match officials following their first-Test defeat by the British and Irish Lions. World Rugby said the “extensive and direct nature” of Erasmus’ hour-long video monologue is a potential breach of the Code of Conduct. He felt South Africa players — including captain Siya Kolisi — were not held in the same regard as the Lions and their skipper Alun Wyn Jones. “It’s comical the respect the [officials] showed towards the South African players compared to the Lions players.”The World Rugby statement said it had reminded both sides of their obligation to uphold the integrity of the sport. South Africa drew level in the series with an emphatic 27-9 win in the second Test in Cape Town last weekend.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 21:00 UTC