Overview
- URC’s citing officer ruled the late challenge did not meet red or yellow card levels, a decision reported Thursday that keeps Morgan available to face Cardiff on Friday.
- Sharks coach JP Pietersen said Thursday that Hooker will have surgery this week for the dislocated shoulder suffered as he grounded a try in Swansea.
- Pietersen said the Sharks met URC refereeing leadership for feedback and accepted the no-sanction outcome.
- Ospreys head coach Mark Jones condemned abusive messages sent to Morgan and his family and said there was no intent to injure.
- Team staff expect Hooker to be out for about three to four months, a spell that could cost him early Springboks Tests and unsettle the Sharks’ selection plans.