Punches thrown as fight erupts in stadium crowd
A RUGBY fan was punched in the back of the head as a fight broke out in the stands during Wales’ win against Australia on Saturday.
A video has emerged showing an Australian female fan being punched in the back of the head and punches being thrown in the stands after tension mounted when Australian centre Samu Kerevi collided with Leigh Halfpenny.
Fans were angry no sanction had been awarded to the Australian after the referee called it a “rugby incident” and turned away.
The video shows a group of Welsh fans targeting a couple, who were wearing Australia scarves, after the decision. The footage shows a woman approaching the two Australian fans before throwing a punch at the female fan. A scuffle breaks out and the man is then assaulted by a fan, who stumbles on the floor.
The man targeted by the angry fans actually grew up in Wales, but was at the game with his Australian girlfriend.
He said: “I was with 14 of my friends who also had girlfriends and we were enjoying the game. A group starting shouting at my girlfriend calling her a ‘cheating Aussie.’
“After some Welsh fans in our row asked them to calm down, a brawl erupted between the two groups of Welsh fans. You can see in the video my girlfriend being pointed out and punched in the back of the head.
“The stewards eventually escorted the abusive pair out towards the turnstiles.
“My girlfriend and I are moving to Australia soon and she was really shaken up. She’s doubting whether she ever wants to return after what happened.”