Fans livid with South Africa over ‘disrespectful’ reaction to Craig Casey injury
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Not happy.
There were some very concerning scenes yesterday during the Ireland vs South Africa series opener as Craig Casey suffered what appeared to be a serious injury late on in the second half.
The Munster scrumhalf hit the ground hard and was concussed following a hit by former teammate RG Snyman, resulting in a lengthy stoppage as medics rushed onto the pitch.
While this was happening, organisers in the stadium decided to get the crowd pumped with music and calls to action. Given the circumstances, many felt it was completely unnecessary and distasteful by the South Africans.
Farrell has since confirmed that Casey suffered a serious concussion and the reaction by fans to the whole ordeal has been loud and clear on social media.
Hope Craig Casey is ok. And whoever decided to put on Coldplay over the stadium PA while Casey was being treated stands on an upturned plug while in bare feet.
— Ruairí O'Hagan (@Haganator) July 6, 2024
Craig Casey down with a serious injury and needed oxygen and a stretcher and you guys playing Coldplay over the speaker system! Have some respect….
— Paul Roche (@proche1) July 6, 2024
Surely someone is taking the piss playing coldplay and having the stadium announcer speaking as Craig Casey is being brought away on a stretcher? Wtf
— Jim Flano 🌐 (@jimFlanagan_) July 6, 2024
Craig Casey down with a serious injury and needed oxygen and a stretcher and these animals are playing Coldplay over the speaker system! A different breed of animal down there in SA
— Conor Counihan (@ConorCounihan) July 6, 2024
Craig Casey in a very bad way on the pitch and the stadium announcer is hyping the crowd up, blasting tunes and encouraging phone torches… Talk about disrespect #RSAvIRE
— Fergalicious (@Jack_Fergie_19) July 6, 2024
Stadium announcer busy whipping up the crowd while an injured Ireland player lies on the pitch being attended to.
Wishing Craig Casey a speedy recovery. #TeamOfUs #RSAvIRE
— Kevin Bateson (@kevbateson) July 6, 2024
Springboks players and management have often spoken about how important Respect is, and are quick to point out when they haven't been given it.
I would really hope the SARU will be reviewing how they filled the time during Craig Casey's injury stoppage. #RSAvIRE pic.twitter.com/HL2jfUDGFF
— Neil Treacy (@neil_treacy) July 7, 2024
