SA Rugby has received notification from independent director Morne du Plessis that he is to resign his position on the board with immediate effect, a South African Rugby Football Union (Sarfu) statement said on Monday.
”Mr Du Plessis’s resignation follows the recent bosberaad of Sarfu at which the future structure of rugby in South Africa was determined.
”Mr Du Plessis has indicated in a letter to the chairman of the board, Dr Theunie Lategan, that he could not guarantee what his level of contribution would be in future following the suggested changes at the Bosberaad and therefore felt it appropriate for him to stand down.”
Sarfu president Brian van Rooyen said he was surprised by Du Plessis’s resignation.
Board chairperson Dr Theunie Lategan said it was unfortunate to lose a person of Du Plessis’s calibre.
”Morne is a well-respected figure in the South African game and made a valuable input during his short involvement on the board. He has provided his reasons for his decision and we respect his position.”
Du Plessis has, meanwhile, confirmed that he will address the media in Cape Town at 6pm on Monday. — Sapa
Morne du Plessis resigns