South Africa international Jacques Potgieter has been fined for making homophobic comments during a Super Rugby game in Australia . The Australian Rugby Union announced they had imposed a 20,000 Australian dollars ( £10,450 ) fine , with 10,000 dollars suspended , on flanker Potgieter following an incident in Sunday 's clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies in Sydney . The ARU said that Waratahs forward Potgieter admitted making comments 'contrary to the Australian Rugby Union 's inclusion policy ' , which is designed to stamp out all forms of discrimination and homophobia in rugby . Jacques Potgieter has been fined for homophobic comments during a Super Rugby game in Australia . Potgieter is tackled during the Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies . Potgieter 's penalty relates to a breach of the ARU code of conduct , which prohibits homophobic or racist comments . ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said : 'We take the issue of homophobia in sport seriously and want to provide a positive environment for everyone involved in rugby . Comments of this nature can not be tolerated . 'Our inclusion policy reinforces Australian Rugby 's commitment to ensure every individual - whether they are players , supporters , coaches or administrators - feel safe , welcome and included , regardless of race , gender or sexuality . ' I would like to stress again that there is absolutely no place for homophobia or any form of discrimination in our game , and our actions and words on and off the field must reflect that . ' The ARU said that 28-year-old Potgieter will be required to undergo additional educational and awareness training . Potgieter was fined following an incident in Sunday 's clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies in Sydney .
Jacques Potgieter made the comments on Sunday in Sydney , Australia . The Australian Rugby Union announced they had imposed a 20,000 Australian dollars ( £10,450 ) fine , with 10,000 dollars suspended . The South Africa international admitted making comments 'contrary to the Australian Rugby Union 's inclusion policy '