Their cases were both heard in Durban by SANZAR Judicial Officer Advocate Dekker Govender and the outcomes were as follows:
Flanker Keegan Daniel was cited for a dangerous tackle on Crusaders centre Tim Bateman in the 14th minute of the first half. Daniel pleaded not guilty to the charge and was defended by attorney Gerrie Swart and was also accompanied by Sharks coach John Plumtree.
The incident happened in front of an Assistant Referee Craig Joubert who reported the dangerous tackle to the Match Referee Mark Lawrence who awarded a penalty against the Sharks.
The defence supplied further footage which revealed another angle to the tackle that showed the initial contact made by Daniel on Bateman to be below the right shoulder. Bateman ducked and as a result, Daniel's arm made contact with his neck.
A penalty was awarded by the Match Referee and the Judicial Officer decided to take no further action.
Tighthead prop Jannie du Plessis was cited for striking Crusaders flanker Richie McCaw in the 38th minute of the match.
Du Plessis also pleaded not guilty to his charge and was also represented by attorney Gerrie Swart and was also accompanied by Sharks coach John Plumtree.
The match referee Mark Lawrence saw no contact being made by both players but warned both players to keep their discipline and play proceeded.
Both players were lunging at each other according to the Judicial Officer and as the incident did not warrant a red card by the match referee no further action was deemed necessary.
