Ireland: We haven't got written judgement on CJ's suspension so it's 'too late' for appeal

Despite disappointment at CJ Stander's guilty verdict and one-match suspension, Ireland seem unlikely to appeal the ban that will keep him out of this Saturday's second Test against South Africa.

Ireland: We haven't got written judgement on CJ's suspension so it's 'too late' for appeal

By Simon Lewis, Johannesburg

Despite disappointment at CJ Stander's guilty verdict and one-match suspension, Ireland seem unlikely to appeal the ban that will keep him out of this Saturday's second Test against South Africa.

The Ireland flanker received a straight red card in the 23rd minute of his side's 26-20 victory over the Springboks at Newlands in Cape Town last Saturday after a collision with South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie following an attempted charge down.

Lambie was concussed when Stander's hip connected with his head, he left the field on a stretcher, and will miss this Saturday's match at Ellis Park.

So too will Stander, the South African-born Munster forward having learned his fate following an 11.5 hour hearing that had commenced in Cape Town on Sunday and concluded in Johannesburg on Monday night.

The lengthy hearing saw Stander miss a team walk-through on Monday as preparations began for a potentially series-deciding showdown at altitude but played a part in Tuesday morning's full training session, although it is understood he ran as an opposition player.

With the IRFU yet to receive judicial officer Terry Willis's written judgement as of 1pm Irish time on Tuesday, with a 48-hour window to appeal triggered once it arrives, assistant coach Richie Murphy said time was against Stander playing in any case.

“Unfortunately we can’t make that decision (to appeal) yet because we haven’t received the notification,” Murphy said.

“We’re in a situation where we’re half way through the training week already. CJ hasn’t been training with the team so it’s probably a situation where it’s probably a little bit too late already.

“We’re disappointed in the verdict. It’s one of those things where a player’s got injured on the pitch and we’re disappointed for that as well, that was never the intention from CJ.

“I suppose the process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever. It’s been very slow. So, that’s something that’s probably gone against CJ at this stage.”

Murphy also reacted to the fact Stander had been cited for a dangerous tackle rather than dangerous play.

“Yeah, it seems strange to me that that was the case, but that’s what we’ve been told. Until we saw the full report I suppose it’s very difficult for us to comment on that. We were told that it was a dangerous tackle. It’s a collision, I don’t think it’s a tackle.”

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

2015 Super Rugby: Cell C Sharks v Western Force Springboks legend John Smit says 'phenomenal' URC has proved doubters wrong
Joe McCarthy 25/3/2024 Cullen names raft of international returnees in side to face Bulls
Jake White during the warm-up 23/3/2024 Jake White: 'I'll keep coaching as long as I love it'
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited