Waisake Naholo issued a Red Card

Waisake Naholo of the Highlanders has received a Red Card for foul play during a Super Rugby match against the Bulls at the weekend.

Naholo is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent, during the match between the Bulls v Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria on 13 May 2017. 

The Case is to be considered in the first instance by the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee which will take place on Monday 15 May, 9am(SAST), 5pm(AEST), 7pm(NZST) via video-conference.

All SANZAAR disciplinary matters are in the first instance referred to the Foul Play Review Committee to provide the option of expediting the judicial process.

For a matter to be dispensed with at this hearing, the person appearing must plead guilty and accept the penalty offered by the Foul Play Review Committee.