Douglas Mazune
24 November 2008
Kampala — THE rugby referees' society on Sunday resolved to appeal against what they regarded as 'very lenient' punishment against Kobs players by the disciplinary committee.
Last week the disciplinary committee handed Kobs coach Fred Mudoola an eight-month ban while his players Victor Wadia and Steven Ogwete were suspended for sixth and four months respectively, for beating referee Collin Mulindwa. The decision meant that Wadia and Ogwete, vital Rugby Cranes players, would be available for the World Cup qualifier against Tunisia in June 2009.
The committee had also asked the referees' society to investigate accusations that Mulindwa made questionable calls against Kobs.
Ramsey Olinga, a member of the referees' society wanted Mudoola, Ogwete and Wadia to be banned for life for beating Mulindwa during a high tempered Hima 10s quarter-final against MTN Heathens earlier this month.
"The punishments they gave them are too lenient and dangerous for us (referees). It sets a bad precedent where a player can beat a referee and get away with it. They should be banned for life," Olinga fumed.
Olinga said their appeal will be filed later this week when they receive a video recording of the brawl from a Kenyan cameraman.
Heathens captain Brian Tabaruka opined earlier he would be happy if the players were spared a life ban.
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