South African Rugby managing director Johan Prinsloo has been axed, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reported on Monday.
He was appointed about two years ago, while Brian van Rooyen was president of SA Rugby.
He would retain his position as chief executive officer of the SA Rugby Football Union (Sarfu).
Prinsloo told the SABC he had referred the matter to his lawyers and would discuss it with the rugby executive on his return from a business visit to Dublin. – Sapa