SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has downplayed reports that his life was in danger due to his role in the Tel Aviv Heat saga.
According to an article in Rapport on Sunday, Alexander had been taking precautions after SARU withdrew an invitation to the Israeli club for the upcoming Mzansi Challenge next month.
SARU came under fire from the likes of the South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) for rescinding the invitation.
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The newspaper understood that the SARU boss felt he was being followed when in public, with a source quoted that “sometimes when he is driving and suspects someone is following him, he will call someone to come and get him and protect him”.
But Alexander, in a statement issued by SARU, dismissed the claims: “It was silly individuals expressing their anger, not to be taken seriously.”
Statement: SARU President Mr Mark Alexander downplayed various news reports of threats to his life: "It was silly individuals expressing their anger, not to be taken seriously." pic.twitter.com/msmaLS5LMW
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