Disciplinary hearing likely to take place after matchWorld Rugby to act over video criticising refereeRassie Erasmus is poised to continue in his role as South Africa’s director of rugby for the decisive third Test of the
British &
Irish Lions series despite World Rugby finally announcing disciplinary proceedings against him for misconduct on Monday night.
World Rugby has confirmed that Erasmus, and the
South Africa union, will face a disciplinary hearing after an hour-long video emerged last week in which he picks apart Nic Berry’s refereeing performance in the first Test – won 22-17 by the Lions. It is understood, however, that the hearing is highly likely to take place after the deciding Test on Saturday, after the Springboks levelled the series last weekend, leaving Erasmus free to continue his duties including acting as a water carrier.