Montgomery escapes life ban

South Africa rugby star Percy Montgomery, who could have been banned for life for pushing over a touch judge during a match, will be free to play again in six months.

Montgomery escapes life ban

South Africa rugby star Percy Montgomery, who could have been banned for life for pushing over a touch judge during a match, will be free to play again in six months.

A Welsh Rugby Union disciplinary committee last night handed Montgomery a two-year ban but suspended 18 months of the sentence.

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