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The GLRU announced on Tuesday Boshoff has been suspended with immediate effect, pending further investigations.

As revealed on Tuesday Boshoff, who was livid after the performances of certain players in the 18-56 loss to the Stormers last Saturday, allegedly let rip with a verbal tirade that upset members of the squad.

It was alleged that Boshoff told Ashwin Willemse, Lawrence Sephaka, and Earl Rose that they are only on contract and in the squad because they are black (or non-white in the case of Rose and Willemse).

It was also alleged that other members of the squad felt “abused” by the abrasive nature of some of Boshoff’s remarks.

Ferreira said he can’t comment on the specifics of the case, as there is a legal process to be followed.

“However, I want to make it very clear – the union [GLRU] will not tolerate any form of racism,” said Ferreira.

“Let me also make it very clear, with this I am, in no way whatsoever, implicating that there was any racism.

“However, you asked me about our stance towards racism and the issue of racism has been raised in the media. This is simply our view of racism,” Ferreira added.

Ferreira said the legal experts at the GLRU are in the process of formulating a charge sheet, which is expected to reach Boshoff on Wednesday.

He will, at the very least, be charged with verbal abuse, but the GLRU have declined to comment on the exact content of the charge sheet until the entire legal process has been completed.

It is expected that Boshoff would face a disciplinary hearing, although no time frame has been set on when this will happen.

The latest developments have left the Lions in disarray as they prepare to host the Brumbies in Johannesburg a Super 14 Week Six encounter on Saturday.

The team will not be replace Boshoff, while investigations are underway.

The South African Rugby Union said in a statement it “noted” the reports of the suspension of Boshoff.

“The matter is in the hands of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, who have set a disciplinary process in train. SARU will await the outcome of that process before further comment,” the statement said.

Source: rugby365.com