A ruling in Springbok coach Peter de Villiers’s misconduct hearing was reserved on Friday over his suggestion that the team were victims to a conspiracy to assist the All Blacks ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup.
AFP
The SANZAR hearing was held in Cape Town over the coach’s comments made during the Springboks’ disastrous Tri-Nations tour last month.
“The judicial officer advised us that he is going to consider his judgment and let us know by the latest beginning of next week,” Andy Marinos, national team manager, told reporters.
De Villiers comments came after the Springboks had players sin-binned early in their two opening two Tests, officiated by northern hemisphere referees, which New Zealand won comfortably.
“I’ve got my own observations about the last two Tests, and maybe I can’t say it in public, but we do have a World Cup in New Zealand next year and maybe it was the right thing for them to win the games so they can attract more people to the games next year,” De Villiers said on Australian television.
South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Oregan Hoskins this week called the SANZAR hearing “a declaration of war by Australia and New Zealand against South Africa”.
“We are right behind Peter and will defend him to the hilt,” Hoskins was quoted by the Cape Argus as saying.
Hoskins confirmed that the coach had promised at a performance review not to make controversial comments about referees in the future, the newspaper said.
IN DENIAL
De Villiers issued a statement through SARU after the television interview, saying his unhappiness over some refereeing issues was a separate matter and had no bearing on what he said.
“In no manner did I ever suggest that the All Blacks were being favoured — by match officials or anyone else — because their country was hosting the Rugby World Cup next year,” De Villiers said.
His comment was based on the view that World Cup success rested partly on the host having a winning team.
“This view has been misinterpreted and I wish to make it clear that I had no other intention than to make that specific point. Nevertheless, I regret that this may have created the wrong impression and raised undue concern for SANZAR and the RWC 2011 organisers.”
De Villiers is no stranger to controversial comments.
The coach was forced to apologise during last year’s Lions tour after appearing to condone rough play by responding to an eye-gouging ban by saying tutus could be bought at the nearest ballet shop.
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
FFS – what is there to think
about?
Plain bloody grandstanding.
August 6th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hulle gaan hom oor 18maande in n strek bewoorde skrywe aanspreek – wat dan op een of ander onverklaarbare wyse uitgelek gaan aan die pers.
Dit kan/sal dan gebruik word om sy aanstelling te verleng of nie…
What ever….dis n foppen sirkus!
August 6th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
It’s a circus alright, glad the Boks aren’t playing at the moment.
‘Reserve judgement’ – get on with it!
http://fromthebottomoftheruck.blogspot.com/
August 6th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Hoe is Andy Merino die ‘team manager’ & hy negotiate tv kontrakte ens?
August 6th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Reply to Fromthebottomoftheruck @ 2:54 pm:
The lawyer has to make it look cool and official like by considering and taking his time FTB… old lawyer trick… load of kak actually
August 6th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
manvanstaal says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Kan iemand my post release asb.
Ek vergeet k0ntrakte raise a rooivlaggie.
August 6th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 3:11 pm:
the world would no doubt be better with your lawyer scum around
August 6th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Reply to Brendon Shields @ 4:33 pm:
You meant to say withOUT
I agree
WITHOUT lawyers the world would be a better place for sure…
As I said
I have a new toy… no longer my old .45 chrome hand canon but a sleek polymer black model that would do no more than look like a slight wallet bulge in my hip…
I would be happy to “make a good start” with some former colleagues
August 6th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Reply to DavidS @ 8:29 pm:
you need to seriously come have a beer with me in Bethlehem, watch a good game of platteland rugby and take a huge chill pill.
August 6th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
in fact davidS please mail me asap. have been asked to write a song in afrikaans about playing pool. Have devised the scenario where young bloke (with sooped up corsa) challenges old pub hand in pub just off ontdekkers.
The classic dual.
Can do with some lyrical ideas.
No you will not share copyright you dog of filth but it will be fun.
August 6th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
already plagiarist your ‘oos rand slaap pill’
terms such as ‘jy gaan harpuis ruik’ and ‘shunters’ etc is the gist van die song.
die song se naam is “toe die vet tannie sing”
kry my volgende week in JHB vir `n drink toe man. Kom sommer studio toe dan doen ons die ding daar?
August 6th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Reply to Brendon Shields @ 10:07 pm:
Ek ken moerse baie
Brakpan jokes.
August 6th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Reply to Boertjie @ 10:40 pm:
Laat Dawie jou van die
Damduikers vertel.
Classic.
August 7th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Brendon, moet net nie die yellow valiant op die bakstene vergeet nie. Werk dit in, iets soos ek skiet jou terug in jou yellow valiant in.