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Exclusive: Full details emerge of Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ ban and Josh Murphy’s role in it

Bulls and Springboks front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels was banned despite no conclusive video evidence, it can be confirmed. The disciplinary panel reportedly handed down the punishment on the basis of ...
The New York Times

South Africa’s Jan-Hendrik Wessels given nine-week ban for genitals grab

South Africa international Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been issued a nine-week ban after being adjudged to have grabbed the genitals of opponent Josh Murphy. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of ...
Reuters

Springbok hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has ban reduced to eight weeks

Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Africa hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has failed in his appeal to overturn a nine-week suspension for allegedly grabbing the genitals of an opponent, but has had his suspension ...
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Wessels receives nine-game ban for genital grab

South Africa front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has received a nine-match suspension for grabbing Josh Murphy's genitals in the Bulls' United Rugby Championship win over Connacht. The incident occurred ...
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Victor Matfield: Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Tadhg Beirne incidents show those in charge are ‘failing the game’

Springboks legend Victor Matfield has hit out at a couple of the recent disciplinary decisions and insists that the sport is being ‘failed’ by those in charge. There was controversy at the weekend ...