SRU investigate racism allegation

The Scottish Rugby Union confirmed today they would investigate allegations of racism made by Heriot’s FP coach Phil Smith.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2003 - 15:45

The Scottish Rugby Union confirmed today they would investigate allegations of racism made by Heriot’s FP coach Phil Smith.

He accused a Stirling County player of making jibes against Fijian lock Apolosi Satala during the BT Premiership Division One match between the two sides at Goldenacre yesterday.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Stirling County Place: Goldenacre Place: Murrayfield Person: Heriot Person: Phil Smith Person: Apolosi Satala Person: Satala Event: BT Premiership Division One Organisation: SRU Organisation: Scottish Rugby Union Organisation: Scottish Rugby

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