LONDON: South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been suspended for two games by World Rugby, media reported on Thursday. The director had criticized referee decisions during the current games. He cannot play against Italy, or England after the decision.
Social media Posts: Erasmus was suspended for two games by World Rugby.
He is ruled out of this weekend’s test against Italy and next week’s match against England following the decision. He had made comments on social media after South Africa’s defeat by Ireland. Earlier he said allegations that his comments had led to threats against the English referee were completely groundless.
World Rugby took a different view after reviewing Erasmus’s social media posts and suspended him for two matches. It may be recalled that World Rugby condemns any public criticism of match officials.
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He cannot engage with media and social media
World Rugby has issued a ban against Rassie Erasmus and he may not participate in any match-day activity in relation to the two upcoming matches. As per the decision of the World Body, he cannot engage with media and social media. APP
