Banned Van Wyk hands Tigers a Euro Champs headache

Thursday 8 Dec 2022

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Leicester Tigers prop Francois van Wyk has been handed a three-week ahead of the opening round of the European Champions Cup season.

The South African faced an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

The prop was handed a red card for dangerous tackling contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13 during the Premiership match against Bristol Bears on December 3.

Van Wyk landed a high challenge on Ellis Genge.

He received a three-week ban which will be reduced to two if he completes World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention Programme.

The suspension means he will miss this weekend’s Champions Cup fixture against Ospreys and next weekend’s clash against Top 14 giants Clermont.

Should he complete the World Rugby Coaching Interventions Programme the prop might be available for the Premiership match against Gloucester.

#REACTION: Rassie had something to share 👇#England #SouthAfrica #Springboks #EddieJones #RassieErasmus https://t.co/1kfqwfCnHC
— rugby365.com (@rugby365com) December 8, 2022

Join free

Two-time Commonwealth champion to Paris Olympian | Georgia-Mae Fenton | Stronger Than You Think | S3 Ep 3

England vs France | World Rugby U20 Championship Final | Full Match Replay

Scotland vs USA | U20 Trophy Final | Full Match Replay

Boks Office | Episode 15 | Extreme Golf Special

Embedded 2024 | England | Episode 4

Before They Make It | South Africa

Before They Make It | England

Aotearoa Rugby Podcast | Episode 22

Women's Six Nations winner to Paris Olympic sevens for Team GB | Ellie Kildunne | Stronger Than You Think | S3 Ep 2

Recommended

Transfer Wrap: Sharks land big names, Barrett heads to Leinster

Countries

England star reveals heart surgery after training collapse

Another England star heads to France

24d

'It’s now about how the team gels': Cheika to coach Bok playmaker

29d