REPORT: Sharks chapter over for double World Cup winner?
NEWS: Bongi Mbonambi is reportedly facing an uncertain future at the Sharks.
The Springbok hooker is awaiting the outcome of a long disciplinary process for alleged misconduct during a pre-season team-building trip at a private lodge.
The incident occurred before the Sharks’ clash against the All Blacks on August 11.
According to the Rapport, the 35-year-old did not follow coach JP Pietersen’s rules relating to socialising on one particular evening. Team members Trevor Nyakane, Fez Mbatha and Eduan Swart were also involved.
The reports reveal that Pietersen told the players they could socialise on a Tuesday evening. However, those players mentioned above continued socialising into Wednesday morning.
It is believed that Mbatha and Swart received written warnings, while Nyakane is set to avoid punishment as he was not present when Pietersen stipulated the rules.
Mbonambi’s status as a senior member of the squad is believed to be a factor in the drawn-out disciplinary process, and he has not featured for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship so far.
The last time he took the field was in a Champions Cup game in January.
He is set to learn his fate in the next two weeks.
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