Overview
- An independent URC panel found Wessels committed foul play for grabbing Josh Murphy’s genitals, determining the incident met the red‑card threshold.
- The standard 12‑week entry point was reduced to nine based on mitigation, including a clean record and conduct during the hearing.
- The suspension currently sidelines him from South Africa’s November tour and key Bulls fixtures, including Bordeaux in the Champions Cup and URC derbies against the Lions and the Sharks.
- Match officials, including TMO Hollie Davidson, reported no conclusive angles during the game, and the panel later rescinded Murphy’s on‑field red card for striking.
- The Bulls confirm an appeal has been lodged and they are awaiting a hearing date.