WATCH: School rugby ref takes on rowdy parent at game
This referee has gone viral for all the right reasons.
At some point in your life, you have probably witnessed a parent, supporting their child, get a little too fired up next to the field, court or track.
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Whether you are a fellow parent, a child, or just a spectator, it's always a little awkward when a parent shouts, screams, and gets too excited.
Not to mention the embarrassment experienced by the child of that parent.
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There have been many concerns about parents' behaviour next to the rugby field and their treatment of the referees.
In recent news, a 19-year-old rugby referee suffered from a concussion after being attacked in Oudtshoorn.
You can see the video of the incident below:
Another school rugby referee has gone viral for a more positive reason.
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Stefan van Zyl was the ref for an under-15 C school match over the weekend.
Having had enough of one parent's behaviour, van Zyl addressed the situation and gave the parent in question a red card!
Watch the moment below:
The Breakfast Show with Martin Bester managed to contact van Zyl and asked him to share more about the incident.
Do parents swear at these refs? Do they respect the red card?
Stefan answered all our questions, and what he had to say might shock you:
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