"The panel found that the player used language that was verbally abusive on more than one occasion in quick succession," panel chair Samantha Hillas said in a statement. "The comments were offensive and have no place on the rugby field. However, the Panel accepted that they were said in the heat of the moment rather than premeditated. "For these reasons, the panel deemed it was a low end entry point which carries a six week suspension as a starting point. The player did not accept the charge but all other mitigating features were present.

Source: Egypt Today April 06, 2018 14:37 UTC