Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi and head coach JP Pietersen (inset).
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi could face an uncertain future at the Sharks after it was revealed in the South African media that he is in trouble due to ill-discipline.
Mbonambi has not featured for South Africa in the international arena since last year due to injuries.
The 35-year-old has also been out of action for the Sharks in the first three rounds of this year’s United Rugby Championship and according to Rapport this is due to a disciplinary issue.
Mbonambi is reportedly awaiting the outcome of a disciplinary hearing into his conduct during the Sharks’ pre-season team-building camp at a game reserve.
Rapport revealed that the 82-Test Springbok did not abide by Sharks head coach JP Pietersen‘s rules on one of the evenings during the camp.
Fellow Springbok also involved
Experienced Springboks prop Trevor Nyakane and hookers Fez Mbatha and Eduan Swart were also involved.
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However, Nyakane seems to have been excused as he was absent when Pietersen laid down the rules for socialiasing at the get-together while Mbatha and Swart reportedly received warning letters before apologising for their behaviour.
The presiding officer in the disciplinary matter is expected to give a ruling on his findings within the next two weeks.
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