South African rugby club Jeffreys Bay has been forced to suspend its home fixtures after three rival players were reportedly stabbed at Pellsrus Sports Ground on Saturday.
A probe has been launched to investigate the incident following the horrific scenes, which occurred after Port Elizabeth Harlequins beat their hosts 24-22 with the final kick of the game. Spectators stormed the field in the final seconds of the game before a trio of Harlequins players were allegedly stabbed and slashed with broken bottles.
Colonel Priscilla Naidu said "only one case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm" had been opened thus far. Eastern Province rugby has banned Jeffreys Bay from hosting home fixtures while the investigation is underway.
