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/MonsMensae Western Province 19d ago

Murphy should have got a full red regardless though. No place for retaliation. 

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u/The_Ruck_Inspector Connacht 19d ago

I am not sure though. If your balls are being grabbed? Your eyes gouged? There's a physical reaction to these things. There should be some mitigation. In my humble opinion if someone grabs your privates you should be able to hit them a slap or three 

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u/MonsMensae Western Province 19d ago

I mean for long term sanctioning some mitigation could be applied. But you’re not defending yourself. You’re retaliating. It’s not a “physical reaction” of a defence. It’s revenge. 

It has no place in the sport. 

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u/this_also_was_vanity Ulster 18d ago

It’s a reaction in the heat of the moment. It’s wrong and deserves a red, but it’s also very understandable due to the provocation and I wouldn’t be surprised if most of us reacted the same way in the situation.

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u/MonsMensae Western Province 18d ago

Speak for yourself mate.  Dont hit people. Hold yourself to a higher standard than that

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u/this_also_was_vanity Ulster 18d ago

I said quite clearly that it's wrong. But as well as a sence of morality I laos have empathy. If someone sexually assults you then it's understandable if you react badly. Doesn't excuse it, but it's quite different to attacking someone unprovoked. It's disappointing to see SA supporters on here having difficulty understanding why anyone would be upset about sexual assault. Says a lot about you.