Australia flanker Lukhan Tui set to miss clash against South Africa after altercation with fan
Australia head coach Michael Cheika confirmed that flanker Lukhan Tui will not feature in the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against South Africa following an altercation with a fan at the end of the game against Argentina.
Emotions went high in Gold Coast on Saturday after the Wallabies went on to suffer a 19-23 defeat against Argentina - their first against the Pumas since 1983 and when the players mingled with the spectators at the end of the game, it is reported that a fan began to abuse Australian players and even was seen pushing Tui's sister.
Clearly miffed with the incident, Tui, who had lost his stepfather last week involved in a scuffle with the fan before the latter was eventually removed.
Confirming the news on the 21-year-old, Cheika said Tui had requested time-off from the game for the remainder of the year.
“I’d say it’s unlikely yeah based on what we spoke about last night,” Cheika said.
“He’s had a big week, a pretty big week in someone’s life and this happens.
“Whatever post match isn’t in the forefront of his mind right now.
“His stepfather has just passed away and I think that’s a time where he needs to just be with his family and be together.”
Australia are currently languishing at the bottom of the Rugby Championship table with a solitary win from four games and will face South Africa next in Port Elizabeth on 29th September.
