A rugby player suffered major injuries as a match in South Africa descended into chaos on Saturday, with fans storming the pitch and hurling missiles.
The player, whose name has not been stated, was one of a trio attacked by spectators during the fixture between Jeffreys Bay and Port Elizabeth Harlequins at the weekend. Violence broke out at the full-time whistle when fans burst onto the pitch, some of whom were armed with bricks and beer bottles.
The distressing scenes are believed to have occurred after Harlequins defeated their hosts 24-22 thanks to a late penalty. This saw them reach the quarter-finals of the Eastern Cape Super 14 Rugby competition, but the occasion was marred by the behaviour of supporters.
