Lions forwards coach Leon Boshoff has been formally charged for using a racial slur and verbal abuse, following his suspension earlier this week.

The Golden Lions Rugby Union on Thursday confirmed that Boshoff will face a disciplinary hearing next on Wednesday, March 25.

While confirming that the charges against Boshoff are using a "racial slur" and "verbal abuse" of players, the GLRU said in a very brief statement that the union has "no further comment" at this stage.

Earlier GLRU President Jannie Ferreira has said his union will not tolerate any form of racism.

This followed the announcement on Tuesday that Boshoff has been suspended with immediate effect, pending further investigations.

As this website revealed on Tuesday Boshoff, who was livid after the performances of certain players in the 18-56 loss to the Stormers last Saturday, allegedly let rip with a verbal tirade that upset members of the squad.

It was alleged that Boshoff told Ashwin Willemse, Lawrence Sephaka, and Earl Rose that they are only on contract and in the squad because they are black (or non-white in the case of Rose and Willemse).

It was also alleged that other members of the squad felt "abused" by the abrasive nature of some of Boshoff's remarks.

Ferreira said he can't comment on the specifics of the case, as there is a legal process to be followed.

"However, I want to make it very clear - the union [GLRU] will not tolerate any form of racism," Ferreira told this website.

"Let me also make it very clear, with this I am, in no way whatsoever, implicating that there was any racism.

"However, you asked me about our stance towards racism and the issue of racism has been raised in the media. This is simply our view of racism," Ferreira added.

The latest developments have left the Lions in disarray as they prepare to host the Brumbies in Johannesburg a Super 14 Week Six encounter on Saturday.

The team will not replace Boshoff, before the hearing is completed.

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