New Zealand superstar Ardie Savea is at the centre of a major controversy after appearing to make a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent amid angry scenes.
A huge brawl kicked off in the Melbourne Rebels v Hurricanes Super Rugby match, with Savea being sin binned as a result.
The chaos started just before the half time whistle following a line out to the Rebels. The ensuing maul was brought down by the 'Canes, but in the midst of the collapse ,Rebels lock Josh Canham and Dane Coles went for each other.