The Disciplinary process related to Makazole Mapimpi's citing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 10 game against Cardiff Rugby on Saturday, January 25 has resulted in a three-game suspension.
The Citing Commissioner in charge reported Hollywoodbets Sharks player No 11 (Makazole Mapimpi), for an act of foul play in the 52nd minute under Law 9.12 – A player must not physically or verbally abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes but is not limited to, biting, punching, contact with the eye or eye area, striking with any part of the arm, shoulder, head or knee(s), stamping, trampling, tripping or kicking.
In the Player’s responses to the Judicial Officer overseeing the disciplinary process (David Martin, Ireland), he had accepted that he had committed an act of foul play which warranted a Red Card. Mr Martin found that the incident met the Red Card threshold, with a lower-end entry point warranting four weeks. The Player received two weeks (50%) mitigation due to his apology and fully engaged participation in the disciplinary process. The Player was previously cited for a similar offence in EPCR in the 2022/2023 season which resulted in suspension. Therefore considered an aggravating factor, warranting a further one-week sanction. This results in a three-game suspension.
Fixtures Makazole Mapimpi is unavailable for:
Vodacom Bulls v Hollywoodbets Sharks, Saturday February 15 2025 Vodacom URC
Emirates Lions v Hollywoodbets Sharks, Saturday March 1 2025, Vodacom URC
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Emirates Lions, Saturday March 8 2025, Vodacom URC