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The Disciplinary process related to Henco
van Wyk's citing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship R8 game against Dragons RFC on Sunday, November
27 has resulted in a three-match suspension.
The
Citing Commissioner in charge reported the Emirates Lions’ Player (No 13) for
an act of foul play related to Law
9.20 – Dangerous play in
a ruck or maul: (a). A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging
includes any contact made without binding onto another player in the ruck or
maul. (b). A player must not make contact with an opponent above the line of
the shoulders.
The
Citing Commissioner also referred to Law 9.11 – A player must not do
anything that is reckless or dangerous to others including leading with the
elbow or forearm.
The incident occurred in the 44th
minute of the game when the Player came into contact with Dragons RFC No 4 (Joe
Davies). The referee, Sam Grove-White (SRU) penalised the Player and showed him
a yellow card.
The citing report was brought to a
full Disciplinary Panel hearing on Friday, December 2. The panel comprised of Robert
Milligan KC (Scotland), Chair and Gordon Black (Ireland).
On review of all evidence submitted
the Panel concluded that the act of foul play did meet the red-card threshold but
that it was reckless rather than intentional. A mid-range entry level for sanction was
agreed upon leading to a suspension of six weeks.
Taking into account the Player’s
clean disciplinary record, his remorse and acceptance of his actions the Panel
allowed for maximum Mitigation of 50% to reduce the suspension to three weeks.
The Player is also eligible to
participate in the World Rugby Coaching Intervention programme. Should he complete
this successfully the suspension will be reduced by a further week to two
weeks.
The Player was also reminded of his
right to appeal.
Fixtures
Henco van Wyk is unavailable for: Emirates
Lions v Scarlets, December 4 (Vodacom URC) Emirates
Lions v Dragons RFC, December 10 (EPCR Challenge Cup) *Emirates
Lions v Stade Francais, December 16 (EPCR Challenge Cup)
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