McHugh shook after surviving Boer wars

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.

McHugh shook after surviving Boer wars
Mon, 12 Aug, 2002 - 01:00
Jeff Ford

Burly Pieter van Zyl of Potchefstroom appeared in the Durban magistrate's court yesterday on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. He was not asked to plead.

Van Zyl was released on bail of 3,000 Rand (275)and ordered to appear on September 9.

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