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<\/p>\nAs is also often the case in interclub fights, the Waratahs were keen to resolve the matter within the team environment, sources said.<\/p>\n
But given the severity of Scott-Young\u2019s injury – he sustained a fractured eye socket that could see him miss the Waratahs\u2019 round one clash against Queensland on February 13 – and lingering questions about the clash and its aftermath, Rugby Australia and the Waratahs opened an investigation late last week to determine if there\u2019d been a code of conduct breach by Amatosero. The Waratahs are owned by Rugby Australia.<\/p>\n
Rugby Australia high-performance boss Peter Horne interviewed Amatosero and Scott-Young over the weekend, and viewed training footage. Informed sources said the investigation\u2019s findings and any potential sanctions would likely be handed down later this week.<\/p>\n
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Miles Amatosero (right) squares up to a Crusaders\u2019 opponent.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Amatosero, who is not stood down and is with the Waratahs at a training camp in Mudgee this week, could face a suspension during the Tahs\u2019 trials, with fixtures against Queensland on January 31 and the Brumbies on February 5.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia are aware of an incident that occurred recently during a Waratahs pre-season training session and are reviewing the matter,\u201d an RA statement said.<\/p>\n
Scott-Young did not travel to Mudgee but returned to training in Sydney this week, and pending clearance from a specialist, is still hopeful of being available for round one against his former team at Allianz Stadium, according to the Waratahs.<\/p>\n
The fallout from the Waratahs\u2019 fight club, and the potential absence of two key forwards, is an unneeded headache for the team on the eve of their Super Rugby season. But it also hasn\u2019t come as a huge shock to many in Australian rugby given the reputation of coach Dan McKellar for running intense and combative training environments<\/a>.<\/p>\n McKellar achieved great success as coach of the Brumbies, and on the Wallabies staff, with uncompromising training standards. Since taking over at the Waratahs last year, the coach has spoken often about the need to forge a similar mindset at NSW.<\/p>\n He blasted some players for being \u201ctoo comfortable\u201d mid-way through last year and promised change.<\/p>\n Loading<\/p>\n