Springbok forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels has had his nine-week suspension reduced to eight matches following an appeal hearing before the United Rugby Championship (URC) disciplinary panel on Wednesday.
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The Bulls front-rower was handed the initial ban last week for alleged conduct “against the spirit of good sportsmanship” after Connacht flanker Josh Murphy accused him of testicle grabbing during the teams’ clash in Galway on October 17, which the Bulls won 28-27.
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Controversial incident
The incident occurred when Wessels and Murphy became entangled at a breakdown.
Murphy retaliated twice, prompting referee Mike Adamson to
