Stupid.
Michael Cheika may have had a passing interest in the news that his old job is up for grabs again after Matt O’Connor vacated the role at Leinster this week.
But the Waratahs coach may have other things on his mind such as trying to find a hooker over the coming days after an incident in the match with Crusaders, on Saturday.
Tolu Latu and Will Skelton were both cited by Super Rugby governing body SANZAR after an incident with second rower Sam Whitelock.
They are in hot water after this clear lifting tackle that only warranted a yellow card at the time for Latu.
On Monday, SANZAR banned Latu for four weeks, as he had ‘the dominant role’ in the incident, and Skelton for two.
Waratahs have released a statement expressing their disappointment with the decision and their intentions to appeal both bans.
WATCH: The lifting tackle from Tahs duo Tolu Latu and Will Skelton on Sam Whitelock @geerob http://t.co/3y96BpHyjE pic.twitter.com/XJG8mSrKiF
— . (@rugbyheaven) May 23, 2015
This angle shows the impact of the dump and how lucky Whitelock was not to land on his neck
– Updated from piece first published on May 23
