Watch: Bismarck du Plessis red carded for horror tip tackle
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Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis was sent off in the United Rugby Championship between the Bulls and Munster on Saturday.
The 37-year-old could be facing a long ban after his 70th-minute dangerous tip tackle on Munster No 8, Alex Kendellen.
The veteran hooker picked Kendellen up at a ruck, lifted him up over his shoulder and then tossed him over in what can best be described as a move straight out of the WWE.
Watch the incident below:
Bismarck du Plessis sent off for this shocker.
Alex Kendellen very lucky to avoid serious injury. pic.twitter.com/35f8QkcDkP
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) March 12, 2022
Speaking after the game, Bulls coach Jake White defended his hooker.
“I don’t think it was malicious. I don’t think it was dirty. I can’t see that as a high tackle or hitting someone on the head,” White said.
“At the end of the day, [Kendellen] was almost diving over him. He [Du Plessis] was a bit silly. He should have held the guy up and put him back on the ground.
“I hope common sense will prevail. I was going to start him on Wednesday against the Sharks, so hopefully, we get that sanction sooner rather than later.”
