Rassie Erasmus to face misconduct hearing for video rant at end of month

South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus during the Lions series. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will finally face a disciplinary hearing after World Rugby announced his misconduct charge will be held at the end of the month.

Erasmus was charged after releasing an hour-long video during the Springboks’ series victory over the British and Irish Lions this summer which he criticised the officials’ performance in the second Test.