‘Cut throat’ gesture earns Savea ban
Ardie Savea has been suspended for one week after being cited for his ‘throat slit’ gesture during a Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Rebels.
Ardie Savea has been suspended for one week after being cited for his ‘throat slit’ gesture during a Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Rebels.
Ardie Savea could be suspended after it was decided that his gesture in the Super Rugby match against the Rebels was against the spirit of good sportsmanship.
Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match on Friday, conceding he needs “to be better”.
Ardie Savea set social media ablaze when he drew his thumb across his throat at a Rebels player after being yellow carded during an eventful first-half performance for the Hurricanes on Friday.
A string of home defeats shattered the All Blacks’ aura of invincibility but talisman Ardie Savea says that the three-time champions will find a “fix” before this year’s World Cup.
There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.
Ardie Savea has opened up on his close friendship with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as the two loose forwards plan for a reunion on Sunday.
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea breaks down the outrageous dummy he pulled off to perfection in a stunning win for New Zealand over Wales in Cardiff.
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea whips off his shorts and gives it to a supporter post-match before heading down the Ellis Park tunnel in his underwear and Siya Kolisi’s Springbok jersey on Saturday.