Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

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Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC, Francois Steyn of the Sharks will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend.

Steyn is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a player. The incident occurred in the 78^th minute when he made contact with Tim Nanai-Williams of the Chiefs at a breakdown during the match between the Chiefs and Sharks on Saturday 27^th April at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

The Judicial Officer for the Hearing will be Jannie Lubbe SC. The hearing will be held by video conference at 7:30pm NZST, 9:30am SAST and 5:30pm AEST.