Marcell Coetzee, a player for the Vodacom Bulls, has received a heavy suspension for a dangerous tackle in a match against Edinburgh. He was given a 3-game ban, which could be reduced to 2 games upon completion of a coaching intervention program. The ban was imposed by the URC due to a red card incident. Additionally, Mathew Protheroe, an Ospreys wing, has also been handed a three-week ban.
Marcell Coetzee banned for three weeks. To be reduced to two on completion of the coaching intervention programme. https://t.co/ivrS1dVnXR
Ospreys wing Mat Protheroe handed three-week ban https://t.co/0EPWAwQ43u
URC statement: Marcell Coetzee and Mathew Protheroe are banned after last weekend's red cards. #URC #rugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Hsln8FYqay
3-game ban for Bulls back row Marcell Coetzee after red card against Edinburgh in the URC. Down to 2 games if coaching intervention programme is completed. Mid-range entry point of 6 games. 50% mitigation "due, in particular, to his previously exemplary disciplinary record." https://t.co/Ny7LZnLOl5
Marcell Coetzee has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the @Vodacom Bulls and Edinburgh. https://t.co/UZsXSJpyh0