South Africa coach Rudolf Straeuli and SA Rugby managing director Rian Oberholzer both stepped down from their respective positions today, according to reports in South Africa.

THE rugby fan who attacked Irish referee David McHugh in Durban at the weekend has been offered free advice from South African lawyers and help to pay his bail.

STRICKEN referee Dave McHugh admitted he was feeling "a bit shook" after having his shoulder dislocated by a disgruntled Springbok fan at Durban's Kings Park on Saturday.

South African rugby authorities have condemned the attack on Irish referee David McHugh during the Tri-Nations Test between New Zealand and South Africa this afternoon.