A notice of alleged misconduct against Springbok coach Peter de

Villiers has been issued, SANZAR said on Thursday.

De Villiers allegedly made a comment that it was the right

thing for New Zealand to win the games -- so that they can attract

more people to the games next year during the world cup.

 

He allegedly made the comments on Australia's Fox Sports 'Rugby

Club' programme on July 21, after the Spingbok lost two matches

against the All Blacks.

 

Spokesman Andy Colquhoun said De Villiers comments were

interpreted as alleging that the All Blacks were being favoured.

SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) chief

executive Steve Tew said:  "Having considered the response from

South Africa we have determined that Peter de Villiers' comments

may constitute a breach of the SANZAR Code of Conduct and warrant

further consideration by a SANZAR judicial officer."

 

A SANZAR appointed Judicial Officer will conduct a hearing in

the next week.

 

SANZAR wrote to SA Rugby on July 22.

"Having discussed the matter with Mr de Villiers on his return

to South Africa after last weekend's Tri Nations match against

Australia, SA Rugby has now provided a response," SANZAR said in a

statement.