Pay no mind to the 'pied Peyper' of Ellis Park

Johannesburg - In a week that has seen increased calls for neutral referees in Super Rugby playoff matches, Bloemfontein-born Jaco Peyper has controversially been awarded the tournament final between the Lions and Crusaders on Saturday. 

The 'pied Peyper of Ellis Park' was the centre of attention in this past Saturday's semi-final between the Lions and the Hurricanes; the spectators dancing for him every time he put his whistle to his lips.

In the first half, Peyper gave the Lions nothing and the bloodthirsty Ellis Park faithful launched obscenities his way in scenes that bordered on the savage.