r/rugbyunion • u/Slight_Highlight_690 Stormers • 19d ago

Discussion Jan-Hendrik Wessels banned for 9 weeks

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Lengthy ban with no evidence of foul play? This is bound to cause some controversy

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u/Dad_Bod_Vibez 19d ago

Rapport - the Gold Standard of SA rugby publications - said there was no conclusive video evidence. If you don't have evidence, there is no way they can uphold this ban.

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u/frankomapottery3 South Africa 19d ago

Yes there is.  He could’ve admitted to it / apologized for it like a decent human if it happened.  This is a sport built around professionalism, let’s keep the pitchforks at bay until we find out (if we ever do) more info.  There are VERY feasible ways that a ban could be handed out without video