Tokyo (AFP)
The South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) said in a statement late Thursday that it would comply with the findings of the South African justice in the case Eben Etzebeth, one of the stars of the selection accused of having uttered racist insults before the start of the World Cup in Japan (20 September-2 November).
"Respectful of the laws, SA Rugby cooperated fully with the investigation about Eben Etzebeth and will continue to do so," wrote the federation, which will "comply" with the findings of the Justice and Human Rights Commission. Man, who heard Etzebeth before he left for Japan on August 30th. The second line categorically denies the facts.
"We maintain that we do not tolerate any acts of violence or racism, SA Rugby will take appropriate action once the investigation and the proceedings are concluded," he added.
Etzebeth (27 years old, 79 caps), vice-captain of the Springboks and future player of Toulon after the World Cup, is accused by several witnesses of having insulted a homeless person and pointed a gun on him, on August 25th in the coastal town of Langebaan (southwest).
South Africa is one of the big favorites of the World Cup in Japan, where it aims for a third world title after 1995 and 2007. It begins the competition by a shock against New Zealand, double title holder September 21st.
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