Former Sharks coach Kevin Putt has launched a scathing attack on Blues utility Rene Ranger.
Ranger has been cited for a no arms tackle in their win over the Bulls in Pretoria.
Putt says Ranger's lack of discipline could be one of the reasons he never spent long in the All Blacks.
He says it was complete thuggery and any excuse is absolute nonsense.
Blues coach Pat Lam says he sees tackles like Ranger's all the time and it's impossible to use your arms when you're diving to make a tackle.