LABOUR COURT ORDER:
SA Rugby to appeal over referees boss
In June, the Labour Court ordered Watson’s reinstatement. SA Rugby had now applied for leave to appeal
SA Rugby has applied for leave to appeal against the Labour Court’s order to reinstate referees manager André Watson. In July 2015, SA Rugby terminated Watson’s employment after a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruling. That was after an independent investigation into allegations that the refs’ boss was "dictatorial‚ strict and abrasive" in his management. In June, the Labour Court ordered Watson’s reinstatement. SA Rugby had now applied for leave to appeal, its spokesman, Andy Colquhoun, said. "I can’t say anything. My lawyer may be able to answer some questions, but I really can’t‚" said Watson. A source who did not want to be named said SA Rugby had two options after the Labour Court ruling. "You can appeal [against] the matter‚ or you can give Watson a payout‚" said the source‚ who agreed SA Rugby was in a financial squeeze. "I really can’t see how there was a way back for him‚" the source said of Watson. "There will be no cohesion in that departmen...
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