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Treeby cited over Francis incident

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20 May 2017

Shaun Treeby tackles Piers Francis

Shaun Treeby could face a Super Rugby suspension after being cited for a tackle on Piers Francis during Stormers’ 30-22 victory over the Blues on Friday.

Treeby caught Francis on the chin with a swinging arm in the second half of the clash at Newlands, leaving the Blues fly-half knocked out and concussed.

Referee Jaco van Heerden and TMO Shaun Veldsman opted to only award a penalty for the challenge rather than sending Treeby to the sin bin, much to the frustration of Blues coach Tana Umaga.

Umaga vowed to challenge that decision and Super Rugby officials appear to have agreed with the former All Black.

In a statement on Saturday, Super Rugby confirmed the citing commissioner had deemed the incident had met the “red card threshold for foul play” and would be reviewed by the SANZAAR Foul Play Committee on Sunday.

If found guilty Treeby could face a suspension.

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Kia koe 2 minutes ago

'Itchy feet': Pair of All Blacks bruisers set to return in Buenos Aires

just need Proctor to mature into his role.. and i think the backs will be strong.

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Kia koe 5 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

i just hope the referee(s) do well.

I see SA winning too. but not so comfortably.

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POHM 6 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

Oh of Course Jacko is using an alias, i have noticed him popping up on Stuff rugby under another name, and on the roar different name again but the same anger and bitterness spewing forth against Razor and Richie, sad really.

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Super Sid 8 minutes ago

The Joe Schmidt question emerging for resurgent Wallabies

One of the best doing the rounds. Australia have transformed under his guidance and it's been great to see.

Another great NZ rugby export who has contributed massively to world rugby.

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Kia koe 9 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

if this SA team (for the 2nd match against Wallabies) dont win, wow…. feels like this team is Rassie’s hammer team…. but i think the wallabies did enough this trip to SA. i wont be disappointed at all. but i will be if they dont nail Argentina at home.

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POHM 10 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

So you have personally polled most Kiwi’s then or your just talking from is your obvious hatred for the Crusaders and Mounga , clearly a bitter Chiefs fan.

So you watch games Mounga plays if they win it wasn’t because he played well and if they lose, then it’s all Mounga’s fault, see two can play this silly game.

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Kia koe 15 minutes ago

The rolling maul is the antidote for the All Blacks in this era

yeah… remember when Jason Ryan joined pre-world cup. the forwards were immediately different.

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PM 15 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

I thought this years TRC was going to be pretty special and after 1 round, it looks like this could be box office. Really looking forward to this weeks games and to see what changes in all the sides this week.

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Kia koe 17 minutes ago

Springbok 'benchmark' has Wallabies warming up shoulders

Bell shouldn’t start… would like to see Aidan Ross soon.

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NB 18 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

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PM 18 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

I think Rassie has gone back to what made them successful and will play the game to their strengths.

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NB 19 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

It will just be approached more circumspectly is all G. The whole equation is about how many opportunities you create compared to how many you create for the opposition. SA created more for the WBs at Ellis Park.

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PM 19 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

I really don’t think Rassie cares much about The Rugby Championship, his focus is the RWC and if they can land the treble.

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Kia koe 20 minutes ago

Springbok 'benchmark' has Wallabies warming up shoulders

yeah interesting to see the impact of Bobby V in this game… very curious. in game 2 of lions, wow, he was huge.

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Kia koe 20 minutes ago

Springbok 'benchmark' has Wallabies warming up shoulders

dont think its an excellent chance but the best chance they had in years. with pollard back, the game will be different from the way Mani ran it..

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NB 22 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

A hospital bag drip-feeding shiraz into the system directly now there’s a thought!

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DV 22 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

What’s Eben got to do with the boring “arrogance “ accusation . Watch any SA show and everyone , including even Keo, show much respect for quality rugby from any team . You might have all the fancy facts which is great , props to you , but no need to haul out the same old bitchy insulting tropes . We win we lose we support our team . In my eyes the all blacks , because of the rugby they played , have been the best team ever . I’m enjoying the French , the English are on the up and the Wallabies are now my second favourite team. Regarding the age of the Boks it must be difficult as an international coach , which I guess you’ve never experienced , the pressures are huge to get results so using experienced players to keep winning is a thing . If your stats are correct then Rassie has a job to do. So be it .

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PM 22 minutes ago

Default Boks selection could be last chapter in Rassie's playbook

For the 2019 season, your analysis is correct BUT the Boks went into an 18 week RWC training squad straight after TRC and by the time of the RWC they were in a league of their own.

Then it took 2 years for teams to strengthen their front rows and add height at 6 (third jumper) before they could compete.

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NB 23 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

Red wine = good health 😁

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NB 24 minutes ago

Is Tony Brown leading South Africa down the wrong path?

Let’s see if they can do it again but there is a major difference the way they lost. That was not expected or in any way in the coaching staff’s thinking.

In a nutshell G👍

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