Sunday, June 28, 2009

Burger and Botha to face disciplinary hearing

By Yamkela Xhaso
28 June


The Springboks could see two of their players suspended for the final game with the British and Irish Lions.

Flanker Schalk Burger and lock forward Bakkies Botha face disciplinary hearings today after being cited for foul play in yesterday second Test victory over the Lions.

The Springboks beat the British and Irish Lions 28-25 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. It is reported that Burger was sin-banned for allegedly making contact with winger Luke Fitzgerald’s eyes, while Botha is accused of a dangerous charge on prop Adam Jones.

The duo could be banned for the final match of the series.

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