The URC said the citing commissioner had reported Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi “for an act of foul play”, under Law 9. 12 – a player must not physically or verbally abuse anyone.
Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi received a two-match reduction in his suspension for an ‘apology and full engaged participation in the disciplinary process’. Photo: AFP Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi has not escaped sanction for his involvement in an off-the-ball incident against Cardiff in a recent United Rugby Championship match in Wales.
The 34-year-old, who scored a try in the first half, had his jersey pulled over his head by Daniel, and then pushed his hand into the Cardiff replacement’s face. The URC stated that the citing commissioner had reported Mapimpi “for an act of foul play”, under Law 9.12 – a player must not physically or verbally abuse anyone.
“Mr Martin found that the incident met the red card threshold, with a lower end entry point warranting four weeks.
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