Sharks Captain Cops 4 week ban
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The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has accepted a guilty plea from Ruan Botha of the Sharks for contravening Law 9.12: Striking with hand or arm, after he was Red Carded during a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend.
Botha has been suspended from all forms of the game for 4 weeks, up to and including 23 June 2018. The incident occurred in the 72nd minute of the match between the Jaguares and Sharks this past weekend.
The suspension means that Botha can play when Super Rugby resumes but won't be available for the Springboks if he were to receive a call up as injury cover.
The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee of Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche and Stephen Hardy assessed the case.
In his finding, Foul Play Review Committee Chairman Nigel Hampton QC ruled the following:
"Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, including from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Adrian Montzinger, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the Red Card under Law 9.12"
"With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid range entry point of 4 weeks due to the contact with the opposing Player's head."
"The player is therefore suspended for 4 weeks, up to and including 23 June 2018.”
