Reds and Sunwolves players in hot water
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Two players have been cited after a spiteful and card-riddled clash between the Reds and Sunwolves in Brisbane on Friday.
The match, which the Reds won 32-26, produced five yellow cards and two red cards – the Sunwolves were down to 12 players in the final five minutes.
Reds lock Harry Hockings and Sunwolves wing Semisi Masirewa are the players under the spotlight.
“Harry Hockings of the Reds has received a Red Card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend
“Hockings is alleged to have contravened Law 9.12: Stamping or Trampling, during the match between the Reds and Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 3 May 2019.
“The Case is to be considered in the first instance by the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee which will take place on Sunday 5 May 2019, 10.00(SAST), 18.00(AEDT), 20.00(NZDT) via video-conference,” said a SANZAAR statement.
The statement added: “Semisi Masirewa of the Sunwolves has received a Red Card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend.
“Masirewa received two Yellow Cards in which he is alleged to have contravened Law 9.7(a) Intentionally Offending and Law 9.13 Dangerous Tackling, during the match between the Reds and Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 3 May 2019.
“A Player who receives two Yellow Cards in a match is awarded a Red Card.
“The Case is to be considered in the first instance by the SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee which will take place on Sunday 5 May 2019, 10.00 (SAST), 18.00(AEDT), 20.00(NZDT) via video-conference.”
