Bulls playmaker cops ban

25/04/2024 11:27

Johan Goosen has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster.

Goosen was red carded for making head-on-head contact with scrumhalf Craig Casey during the Vodacom URC round 14 match at Loftus Versfeld.

Referee Adam Jones ejected the Bulls flyhalf in the 53rd minute, citing Law 9.13 – a player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously.

Goosen acknowledged the foul play and didn't contest his dismissal. The disciplinary committee, led by Kathrine Mackie, found that the incident met the red card threshold, with "entry of mid-range warranting six weeks".

The playmaker's exemplary disciplinary record saw him receive a three-week suspension. Completion of the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme could reduce the sanction by one week.

As it stands, the playmaker is unavailable for the Bulls' clash with Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday as well as the meeting with Glasgow Warriors on 11 May and the encounter against Benetton (18 May).

Photo: INPHO/Craig Watson

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