Bismarck du Plessis
The Cell C Sharks issued a Media Release today, regarding Bismarck du Plessis 4 week suspension for kicking an opponent in the face on Saturday, in the ill-tempered game between the Cell C Sharks and the Chiefs, in Durban.
It reads as follows:
Bismarck du Plessis today appeared in a SANZAR judicial hearing, following him being issued with a red card for foul play in the 18th minute of yesterday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Growthpoint KINGS PARK.
Upon pleading guilty to the charge, SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, handed du Plessis a four-week suspension.
In acceptance of the punishment handed to him by SANZAR, Bismarck du Plessis said: “I want to unreservedly apologise for my behaviour both as captain and a senior player. My actions were unacceptable and I fully accept the punishment handed down to me by SANZAR.
“I will use these four-weeks off the field to reflect on my actions as both a leader and role-model in the game. I am painfully aware that people have lost faith in my character and the values I claim to stand for. I intend to rectify that through actions going forward and not merely words.”
He added: “By my very competitive nature, whenever I take to the field, I pride myself on playing the game hard and fair. Sadly my recent conduct did not reflect the fairness I refer to. I am passionate about the Cell C Sharks, my teammates and the game but allowed my emotions to get the better of me.
“I acknowledge that I need to have better control of my emotions and I make no excuses for my actions.
“I would like to extend my sincere apologises to Michael Leitch, my opponent who was on the receiving end of my foul play. My intention was never to cause him bodily harm and I am thankful that he was not injured. I would also like to use this opportunity to apologise to my teammates, Cell C Sharks fans and everyone else that I have let down.”
In addition to the punishment handed to Bismarck by SANZAR, The Sharks have also handed the player a heavy punishment, details of which remain an internal matter.
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold stated: “Discipline both on and off the field is a non-negotiable for me and it is a critical factor for success. Whilst I will always back my players in difficult times, it is important that we draw the line when it comes to foul play.
“Bismarck has apologised to our management and players for his actions and he has shown sufficient remorse for his behaviour. I trust that this is a learning experience for him and I am confident that he will emerge a stronger individual as a result.”
Cell C Sharks Media Release
Ag shame. Poor guy. I don’t much care who he kicks when he plays for the Sharks, but it others me that he will in all likelihood do something equally impulsive playing for the Boks and that would be a tragedy.
I just don’t feel sorry for him. I am surprised that the ban is so lenient.
Frans Steyn cleared of all wrongdoing by the Judicial Officer, Jannie Lubbe.
The red card has been expunged.
hmmmm
De Wet Barry (bwahaha) attending as the judicial technical adviser – now there’s a dude who was a kamikaze tackler 😀
Things are becoming farcical:
Blame was heaped on Reinach (who was not carded, nor cited) & soetseun-Fransie duly exonerated …
So what to do? Perhaps in future where there is a multiple-tackler-spear tackle they must red card, say, all 3 tacklers? Surely one can’t have a scenario in future where a spear tackled player is turned into quadriplegic but his tacklers get off scot-free just because they ganged up on the poor sod? Tis not right, mon …
Anyway, now the Glitterati can be happy – Lambie can be rested & soetseun can deputise at #10.
Mission accomplished (sort of)
@ Angostura:
What a joke….and surely HM must hand him a Bok jersey.
A yellow and a red for illegal and vuilgat tackling in 3 weeks, yet no sanction.
And we Saffas cry every time a Kiwi gets off light at the judiciary.
Disgusting behavior from a self centered excuse of a player IMO.
4 @ nortie:
Agree!!
grootblousmile wrote:
Lol, I just agreed with you on the other thread….must be some sort of record, us agreeing for a change 😆
Just shows you what a mutual dislike in the FatBoy can do 😉
6 @ nortie:
Hahaha
Kom praat saam op die Varsity Cup thread
nortie wrote:
Vetgat moet fokkof, hy kan himself gaan oorvreet aan sushi in Japan
As Willie beseer is speel ek eerder Kolbe of Kriel wat wil speel voordat ek u hoogheid Lord Vetgat Frans ‘n kans gee
Angostura wrote:
De Wet Barry?
Really?
Who were the presiding officers?
Butch James and JP Nel?
@ grootblousmile:
@ Victoriabok:
Ek dink op die site is dit nog net @Macro-I-Love-you-vet-Frans-and-think-you-tackle-according-to-the-textbook wat enige tyd en simpatie met die vent het en nie sal saamstem nie 🙄
Bissie’s apology is so heartfelt, they even wrote a song about it….
nortie wrote:
Ek het ‘n groot gly in hom gekry toe hy van Frankryk af terugkom, oorgewig met lang hare en vol van homself
Hy’t gelyk soos ‘n dikgat Jan van Riebeeck
En hy speel maar k@k, hy’t jare laas ‘n goeie wedstryd gehad, net soos Spies
At least is Britney Spies darem nie ‘n arrogante d**s nie
@ Victoriabok:
Yep, dieselfde Guppy supporters wat SO lief vir hom is vergeet dat hy so vet en onfiks teruggekom het na hulle, maw, hy het geen respek vir Plumtree, die trui of die supporters gehad nie….maar hy demand meer geld.
Die ou moet besef dat hy eintlik bly kan wees daar is iets soos n minimum wage in die land, want hy verdien eintlik om minder as dit betaal te word vir sy bydrae
Mmmmm, hier is min liefde vir Vet Fransie op die thread… hehehe
@ grootblousmile:
Yep,he lost a lot of weight when he returned from Japan, came back half the man……double the doos
15 @ nortie:
What do the okes on EMOworld say about the Bissie & Vet Fransie stuff, after the game?
Are they pissed off with their players or making all sorts of excuses for them?
@ grootblousmile:
Many are very angry and disappointed and are calling for his head as captain.
There are some apologists who believe his “apology” is sincere, 😆 , but the most see through it.
@ grootblousmile:
Some believe Fatty is so innocent that butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth, obviously it won’t, hy sal dit opvreet voor dit tyd het om te smelt
nortie wrote:
fokket, mens moet omtrent iets vir jou twaalf keer se voor dit deur daai kop van jou deurdring. Ek het al n klomp keer gese hy het die rooi kaart verdien, maar jy dwaal maar net voor in die donker, mooi man.
19 @ MacroBull:
Volgens die paneel, wat soos ek verstaan, uit Jack the Ripper, Butch James, Bakkies en Jannus Labuschagne bestaan het, was hy onskuldig.
@ nortie:
ok
grootblousmile wrote:
HG thinks this is the start of a great Guppy resurgence
“Okay… Since my last comment is pending will just take out a name and repost…
A great victory for the Sharks.. Smash mouth rugby played against a hard team… Gladiatorial, not for the faint hearted. Chiefs came to mix it up… They got what they were looking for and then some. Proud of the Sharks… Will take a gritty win like this any day of the week… The black and white well and truly rolling now. Teams want to try rough house against them, let this be a lesson, especially those faux hard teams like stormers and bulls who enjoy far too much protection from clowns masquerading as sa refs. Sharks out thought out thugged and outplayed NZs hardest team… Schweet. Bodes well.
Howzat…”
“And steel it was… Shark steel…I reckon this game may be the making of the Sharks this season… Nothing wrong with being bad boys if we win… Maybe a Rugby version of the LA Raiders, Raider Nation bad boys wouldn’t be a bad idea at all… Black an white bad boys all… No need for apologies, just do it Sharks… “
22 @ Victoriabok:
…. en julle wil hê daai ou moet hier kom blog??
Jinne, selfs ek sal sy moer vir hom vloek, want hy’s netso deurmekaar soos sy ou spannetjie….
grootblousmile wrote:
Dit maak vir lewendige debat
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