News first broke on Thursday to suggest that Bulls and Springbok front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels was set to receive a hefty suspension for an alleged act of ‘unsportsmanlike’ conduct in last weekend’s game against Connacht.
The reports led to a widespread outcry, even from Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, but the suspension has now been confirmed by the United Rugby Championship disciplinary process.
Springbok star in hot water
The statement from the URC read as follows: “The Citing Commissioner in charge reported Vodacom Bulls player No 2 (Jan-Hendrik Wessels), for an act of foul play in the 18th minute under Law 9.27 –
