SANZAR warnings for Cheika, Peyper

Cape Town - Waratahs coach Michael Cheika and South African referee Jaco Peyper have been reprimanded by SANZAR after the pair had a discussion at half-time during the Waratahs’ Super Rugby clash with the Blues in Sydney on March 28.

The southern hemisphere governing body on Thursday confirmed that it received a formal complaint in regard to the alleged conduct of Cheika.

After undertaking a thorough investigation, including receiving statements from all parties involved, it was determined that Cheika had approached Peyper, who was the match referee on the day, in front of the other match officials to seek clarification on a scrum interpretation during the half-time break of the match.