Michael Leitch has revealed that David Pocock rang him twice to apologise for the “sleeper hold” tackle around the Chiefs backrower’s neck.
Rugby’s Mr Nice Guy and Wallabies star Pocock issued a heartfelt apology to Leitch and rugby in general after being banned for dangerous play.
Pocock, who champions human rights and environmental issues, was banned for two matches after the incident, which occurred in the Brumbies' Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs last weekend.
David Pocock is remorseful as he gets set to sit out two rounds of Super Rugby following his first ban from the game for foul play.
And Leitch has duly accepted his apology, with his head coach Dave Rennie revealing that the No 8 didn’t want to press charges against Pocock, despite the dangerous nature of the tackle which left him laid out on the floor.
Leitch says Pocock’s apology was very genuine and he wholeheartedly accepted it.
Pocock will miss crunch games against the Waratahs and Crusaders.
The Chiefs play the Blues at 7.35pm tomorrow while the Crusaders take on the Force at 11pm.
Source: stuff.co.nz
