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RugbyWA is investigating an incident that occurred last Sunday involving Emirates Western Force players Matt Henjak and Haig Sare.
The matter is being progressed as quickly as possible, and as soon as the investigation is complete the matter WILL be referred to the Serious Misconduct Tribunal.
As the investigation is not complete, it has not been possible to convene the Serious Misconduct Tribunal before the team’s departure for South Africa today.
In particular, it will be some days before Haig Sare is available to be interviewed regarding the incident.
Accordingly, it has been decided that Matt Henjak will be permitted to travel with the team.
However, it should be emphasised that the Tribunal will progress as soon as the investigation is complete, and this will happen whilst the team is in South Africa.
Any disciplinary actions determined by the Tribunal will not be compromised by the fact that the team is in South Africa.
RugbyWA must ensure that due process and natural justice is afforded to the players involved, while recognising that the players’ responsibilities to the team, the brand, the members and all other stakeholders is paramount.
Further details regarding the Tribunal will be advised in due course.