Llanelli Scarlets pledged on Tuesday to slap a life ban on the fan who confronted All Black great Jonah Lomu at Stradey Park during Monday’s Celtic League clash against Welsh rivals Cardiff.
Lomu was verbally abused by a home supporter, who threw the ball away from the wing, during Cardiff’s 32-13 Celtic League defeat.
Llanelli chief executive Stuart Gallacher was ”disgusted” by the incident and has promised to act promptly.
”I have seen video footage of the incident and I’m shocked and disgusted at what I saw,” he said. ”We are confident that we will be able to identify the fan who will not be welcome at Stradey Park again.”
Gallacher has written to Lomu to apologise for the touchline incident, and the region have also promised to review their stewarding policies which saw the fan get on to the touchline unchallenged.
Lomu (30) has been making a comeback to senior rugby with Cardiff this season after having a kidney transplant in July 2004.
His ultimate aim is to return to the New Zealand squad in time for the 2007 World Cup in France.
Lomu made his name at the 1995 World Cup where his strength and speed helped him become the one of the most iconic rugby union player of his era. – Sapa-AFP