Shocking Jan-Hendrik Wessels update proves URC disciplinary process needs a complete overhaul after shambolic failure

Further details have emerged around Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ nine-week suspension for an alleged groping of Connacht’s Josh Murphy.

The front-rower was omitted from the Pretoria-based side’s United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture against Glasgow Warriors on Friday evening after being issued with his ban earlier in the week.

Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone confirmed to SuperSport that the franchise and player will appeal the decision that was handed down, with no clear video evidence of foul play taking place.

Murphy accused Wessels of the heinous act of groping him during the first half of the match URC fixture in Galway last Friday, but referee