Investigation into attack on Irish referee

The South African Rugby association are launching a national investigation into last Saturday's attack on Irish referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations match in Durban.

Investigation into attack on Irish referee

The South African Rugby association are launching a national investigation into last Saturday's attack on Irish referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations match in Durban.

McHugh was forced to retire with a dislocated shoulder when 43-year-old spectator Pieter van Zyl tackled him to the ground shortly into the second half of the match.

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