What was Conraad van Vuuren suspended for?
A dangerous tackle during the Lions’ URC match against the Stormers.
Rugby / United Rugby Championship
Lions prop Conraad van Vuuren has been suspended for four matches in the United Rugby Championship (URC) following a dangerous tackle during a game against the Stormers. This suspension impacts the Lions’ front-row options during a crucial...
Conraad van Vuuren’s suspension adds to the Lions’ challenges in the front row, especially with Asenathi Ntlabakanye also facing a doping hearing. The tackle, deemed dangerous under Law 9.13, involved contact above the shoulder line. Despite being reduced to 13 players after the sending off, the Lions managed to secure a 24-10 victory against the Stormers, winning the SA Shield. The disciplinary process, overseen by Judicial Officer Kathrine Mackie, considered the red card threshold and ultimately imposed a four-week suspension, factoring in Van Vuuren’s remorse and cooperation. The ban affects the following matches: Lions v Edinburgh Rugby (March 21), Lions v Dragons RFC (March 28), Lions v Glasgow Warriors (April 18), and Lions v Connacht Rugby (April 25).
A dangerous tackle during the Lions’ URC match against the Stormers.
Four matches, potentially reduced to three upon completion of a coaching intervention program.
Matches against Edinburgh, Dragons, Glasgow Warriors, and Connacht.
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