Boucher intends to call players in the current national squad to testify on his behalf at his hearing, which will take place from 16-20 May.
The 45-year-old has been charged with “gross misconduct” by CSA following allegations of racism made against him by former teammate Paul Adams during last year’s Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) hearings.
Assistant coach Enoch Nkwe’s resignation in August last year will also be addressed during Boucher’s disciplinary hearing. Nkwe claimed he had been “undermined” and reduced to being a “cones boy” in a “toxic working environment”.
After a meeting with Nkwe last August, the CSA members’ council sent out a statement regarding Nkwe’s concerns without any player being consulted, which apparently infuriated the team.
Several informed sources told Rapport newspaper that if a high-profile player like Bavuma testifies that the team culture is one of inclusivity, it will help Boucher a lot.
Another potential key witness is team manager Volvo Masubelele.
CSA’s case will be weakened if Nkwe and Adams are not prepared to testify at the hearing.
