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Napoli have reportedly decided not to punish Victor Osimhen for his angry reaction to being substituted last weekend.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly escaped punishment in the form of a fine for his reaction to being substituted out in Napoli’s draw against Bologna.

The 24-year-old striker reacted angrily to Rudi Garcia’s decision to take him off as the Partenopei strived for goals and was furious in his disagreement. Osimhen has, however, since apologised, and the club seemingly chose not to take disciplinary action.

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Osimhen apologises to Rudi Garcia for substitution row

Victor Osimhen reportedly apologised to Rudi Garcia for his angry reaction to his substitution in the draw at Bologna.


Osimhen apologises 

As Pulse Sports reported, the former Lille man gave a speech in the dressing room addressing the incident, and it included an apology.

Per the report, the striker tagged his display as an overreaction borne out of a desire to win and begged to be forgiven by the manager, saying he had not intended to disregard Garcia’s authority.

No fine of the Super Eagles ace

According to a report by GFNI, the Napoli hierarchy contemplated punishing Osimhen for his dissent.

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Victor Osimhen playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria (Photo Credit: CAF/X)

Victor Osimhen playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria (Photo Credit: CAF/X)

However, following his remorseful apology, the club has reportedly decided that it is unnecessary to fine the striker, as the matter is seemingly resolved.

The former Royal Charleroi point man has been without the shooting boots that earned him the Cappocannoniere last season, failing to find the back of the net in his last four tries for the Serie A champions.

With all parties regarding the incident at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara as water under the bridge, the striker will be expected to start tomorrow against Udinese at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

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Brumbies chairman Matt Nobbs dodged one of the all-time bar shouts thanks to breakout winger Corey Toole’s 77th minute game winner in Canberra.

Nobbs had stirred the pot in the build-up to the derby match by stating the once fierce rivalry between the Brumbies and Waratahs was dead, given the ACT club had won the last 10 encounters against their big-city brothers.

The bullish Nobbs also promised to buy all Waratahs fans at GIO Stadium a post-match beer if NSW won on Saturday night, hoping to encourage a strong travelling contingent from Sydney.

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Brumbies survive epic foot race

Thirsty types in sky blue would have been licking their lips as the Waratahs led for most of the match, even scoring a try to Jed Holloway with 13 men following yellow cards to props Harry Johnson-Holmes and Daniel Botha.

But the Brumbies, long Australia’s Super Rugby standard bearers, again got strong impact from their bench to claw their way back, and Wallabies hopeful Toole sealed the 40-34 triumph by catching Jack Debreczeni’s money ball to score.

Wallabies legend Tim Horan called the action “next level” in commentary for Nine and Stan Sport, as well as one of the games of the season.

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Nobbs’ comments added some much-needed spice to the affair and didn’t go unnoticed by gutted Waratahs captain Jake Gordon.

“According to their chairman it isn’t (a rivalry),” Gordon told Horan.

“We thought it was a great game tonight. We want the rivalry to keep going, we’ve just got to perform better.”

Waratahs score long-range stunner

There were all sorts of eye-catching moments, from Len Ikitau’s brilliant try-saving tackle, Max Jorgensen’s dazzling run for Lalakai Foketi’s score, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s classy chip and chase and the venerable James Slipper finding his way to the line for a double.

“Anytime you beat the Tahs you’re very happy, and (it was) a pretty epic game, really,” Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said.

“We had two 14 point swings, one in the first half and one in the second, and we showed really good composure. We put a lot of pressure on their exits in that second half and they made a few mistakes, and then look, we found a way to win that one.”

Hooper sets his winger away

Larkham reserved special praise for Slipper, the incumbent Wallabies captain who has found his second wind in Canberra.

“He’s remarkable in terms of a rugby player and the skills that he has for a front-rower,” Larkham said.

“He probably gives up a little bit of size sometimes… but the impact that he makes around the park is just phenomenal.”

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