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Diamond building his rap sheet

Diamond has been charged with conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game contrary.

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The coach is charge with "allegedly failed to respect the authority of the match referee, Craig Maxwell-Keys," during the post-match interview via BT Sport on October 26

The 49-year-old reacted to the late decision made by referee Maxwell-Keys, who judged that the Sharks were off their feet at a ruck.

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"The ref was making the decision up," Diamond said.

"When you get somebody who's weak-minded, those decisions tend to go to what is perceived to be the better team,"

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This is not the first time, the coach had to face the disciplinary panel.

In 2011, he was given a 12-week ban after pushing Northampton Saints performance director Nick Johnston.

While in 2012, the coach was banned for 18-weeks for abusing match officials, and in February 2017 he was handed a six-week touchline ban for a similar offence.

Diamond’s hearing will take place in Chester on Thursday, November 16.

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Source: PA Sport

 

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