Brumbies first five-eighth Matt Giteau has tonight been fined $5000 over comments made about referee Steve Walsh following the Super 14 match against NSW Waratahs in Sydney last Saturday night.
Giteau’s comments were referred to SANZAR yesterday by the Australian Rugby Union for determination on whether they constituted a Code of Conduct breach.
Competition officials decided earlier today the matter should be the subject of a disciplinary hearing.
Sydney-based Judicial Officer Terry Willis heard evidence via telephone hook-up this evening, with Giteau in Canberra where the Brumbies are preparing for a game this Saturday night against the Queensland Reds.
Giteau pleaded guilty to a Code of Conduct breach.
Mr Willis, when considering penalty, noted Giteau has played 86 Super Rugby matches and 76 Tests without any previous offences.
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