Red-carded van Rensburg is off to tackle school after his ban
Sale midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been banned for three games following his red-carded tackle on Exeter’s Harvey Skinner in last Sunday’s 25-15 loss in Manchester. The South African was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the 53rd minute of the match for dangerous tackling contrary to World Rugby law 9.13.
The player accepted the charge and was given a suspension by an independent disciplinary panel comprising James Dingemans with Mitch Read and Leon Lloyd. Van Rensburg is free to play again on October 25 after missing the upcoming Sale matches versus Gloucester, Harlequins and Leicester.
However, van Rensburg could return a week earlier and be available to face the Tigers if he applies to World Rugby for a coaching intervention and satisfactorily completes this programme. The summary of the evidence given by van Rensburg at his hearing read: “The player stated that he had no intention to hit the Exeter player high, but he came forward at high speed to get up the pitch and make the tackle.
“He had not realised until the footage was shown on the pitch that he had made contact with the Exeter player’s head. He immediately apologised and he recognised that he needed to improve his tackling technique to avoid being in this situation in the future.”
The written judgment on the hearing added: “The player was intending to make the tackle, but not intending to make contact with the head. The player’s high position as he moved forward to make the tackle meant that there was a real risk of making contact with the head of the Exeter player.”
"He was very emotional, very upset by what happened…"
– Last Sunday was the first time Dave Ewers was seen in action since his cruel ban robbed him of Exeter playoff appearances and a long-awaited England call #Exeter #PremRugby #SALvEXEhttps://t.co/NK8Cec4NtU
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 6, 2021
A mid-range six-week entry point was selected for sanction, with the ban eventually given to van Rensburg halved under mitigation. “There was contact between the right shoulder of the player with the Exeter player’s head. There was recklessness but no intention to make contact with the head. The Exeter player was removed from play but did not suffer a concussion. This was an act of foul play that resulted in contact with the head and therefore required at least a mid-range sanction pursuant to the note in RFU regulation 19. There were no features to make this top-end entry point.
“The player sought to take advantage of the coaching intervention in an effort to improve the player’s tackling technique. It is apparent from the relevant match that the coaching intervention should assist both the player and reduce risks to those who he is tackling.”
"I don’t understand it and I don’t get it…"
– So frustrated are Worcester over Ted Hill's 3?? game ban that they plan to lobby World Rugby about the tip tackle law#Worcester #England #WORvGLOhttps://t.co/rfNc4TtUBg
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) October 6, 2021
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Good summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
1 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
1 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
45 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
5 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
8 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
2 Go to comments“While Sotutu should start at No.8 for the All Blacks against England, but it’s only in that arena that he can prove just how good he really is.” And that my friends is where simply hasnt shone despite multiple opportunities. Even in this performance you can see what did him in in the test arena..he almost always still runs at the opposition almost ramrod upright making him easier to stop than it should be.
8 Go to commentsShould have been 0-0 and a message from SR CEO to both teams - “don’t worry about turning up next year”.
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