Mallett hearing postponed
September 20, 2000

The SARFU disciplinary hearing for national coach, Nick Mallett, has been postponed until 27 September.

The postponement was agreed to by SARFU following a request by Mallett. Confirmation of the postponement was agreed to this afternoon.

The hearing was originally scheduled for 21 and 22 September.

The disciplinary committee is investigating remarks Mallett made about the national body's "greed".

The remarks over the "overpriced" tickets is not the only reason he is in hot water. Alleged comments made to members of the Springbok management are also expected to be raised as evidence.

A labour lawyer said Mallett could be in breach of his contract, which forbids him to criticise SARFU. The clause was apparently inserted last year after Mallett publicly baulked at the transformation process in the Springbok team.

Mallett has had to apologise for several remarks in the media in the past, and the prospect of having to do so again is likely to persuade him to seriously consider an overseas offer.

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