Boks coach on misconduct charges

30 July 2010 - 05:57
By sapa

De Villiers allegedly made a comment that it was the right thing for New Zealand to win the games...

A notice of alleged misconduct against Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been issued, SANZAR said yesterday.

De Villiers allegedly made a comment that it was the right thing for New Zealand to win the games -- so that they can attract more people to the games next year during the world cup.

He allegedly made the comments on Australia's Fox Sports 'Rugby Club' programme on July 21, after the Spingbok lost two matches against the All Blacks.

Spokesman Andy Colquhoun said De Villiers comments were interpreted as alleging that the All Blacks were being favoured.

SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) chief executive Steve Tew said: "Having considered the response from South Africa we have determined that Peter de Villiers' comments may constitute a breach of the SANZAR Code of Conduct and warrant further consideration by a SANZAR judicial officer."

A SANZAR appointed Judicial Officer will conduct a hearing in the next week.

SANZAR wrote to SA Rugby on July 22.

"Having discussed the matter with Mr de Villiers on his return to South Africa after last weekend's Tri Nations match against Australia, SA Rugby has now provided a response," SANZAR said in a statement.

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