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Jan-Hendrik Wessels Suspended for Nine Games

The Disciplinary process related to Jan-Hendrik Wessels citing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Connacht Rugby on Friday, October 17 has resulted in a nine game suspension.

The Citing Commissioner in charge reported Vodacom Bulls player No 2 (Jan-Hendrik Wessels), for an act of foul play in the 18th minute under Law 9.27 – A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship. This includes grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals.

The Panel overseeing the disciplinary process Declan Goodwin (Chair, Wales), Simon Thomas (Wales) and Leah Thomas (Wales) were satisfied that an act of foul play had occurred and found the incident met the Red Card threshold, with entry of low-end warranting a 12 week suspension. The Panel reduced the suspension by three weeks (25% mitigation) due to the Player’s good conduct prior to and at the hearing and good record which results in a nine game suspension.

Fixtures Jan-Hendrik Wessels is unavailable for:

  1. Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls, 24 October 2025 Vodacom URC
  2. South Africa v Japan, 1 November 2025, Castle Lager Outgoing Tour
  3. France v South Africa, 8 November 2025, Quilter Nations Series
  4. Italy v South Africa, 15 November 2025, Quilter Nations Series
  5. Ireland v South Africa, 22 November 2025, Quilter Nations Series
  6. Vodacom Bulls v Lions, 29 November 2025 Vodacom URC
  7. Vodacom Bulls v Bordeaux Begles, 6 December 2025, Investec Champions Cup
  8. Northampton Saints v Vodacom Bulls, 14 December 2025, Investec Champions Cup
  9. Hollywoodbets Sharks v Vodacom Bulls, 20 December 2025 Vodacom URC

The Player and the Club have the right to appeal.

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