Cape Town – South Africa will appear before an International Rugby Board (IRB) disciplinary committee today for wearing white armbands in support of Bakkies Botha in the final Test against the Lions. Yet Matt Giteau got off scot-free for his dirty play in Saturday's Test at Newlands.

SA Rugby's head of communications, Andy Colquhoun, confirmed on Sunday that there were no citings after South Africa's 29-17 victory against Australia in Saturday's Tri-Nations match.

Giteau was one of three Australians sent from the field during the match. He floored Fourie du Preez in the 35th minute while the Springbok scrumhalf was waiting for a high ball. Giteau knocked him down with his elbow and made no attempt tp play the ball.

He could easily have been given a red card for his offence, but the New Zealand citation official David Gray decided not to pursue the matter.

Bakkies Botha's two week suspension, given for recklessly storming into a ruck during the second Test against the British and Irish Lions, is still remembered by many and the lack of consistency in the disciplinary process will again leave a bitter taste in South African's mouths.

The Springboks were so upset with Botha's suspension, which surprised even their opponents, that they wore white armbands with the words "Justice 4" referring to Botha, in the third Test against the Lions on 4 July.

This led to fierce reaction from the IRB and it was announced that South Africa would on Monday appear before a disciplinary hearing.

The chairperson of the disciplinary committee is New Zealand's John Hansen, with Argentina's Guillermo Tragant and Australia's John Eales as the other members. The hearing will take place via telephone conference and the general feeling is that South Africa will be given a hefty fine.

The punishment will however not stop the positive wave that has been caused by three consecutive victories by South Africa at home. Saturday's victory over the Wallabies followed back to back wins against the All Blacks and a series win over the British & Irish Lions.

The Springboks have three more matches in this year’s Tri-Nations, two against Australia and one against New Zealand.