Super Rugby's governing body SANZAAR is investigating an alleged racial slur directed at a Fijian Drua player by a Melbourne Rebels fan during the teams' round seven meeting on Friday.
Fijian Drua scrum-half Frank Lomani was allegedly the target of a racial slur during the second half of the Drua's 20-41 loss to the Rebels at AAMI Park.
The incident allegedly occurred after Lomani was sent off for elbowing Rebels second-rower Josh Canham in the back of the head.
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Stan Sport cameras captured Lomani turning around to face the crowd after sitting down on the team bench.
In a statement provided to Wide World of Sports, SANZAAR tournament director Matt Barlow confirmed that the governing body was aware of the alleged slur and is investigating.
"The tournament has been made aware of a potential off-field incident between a player and spectator during the second half of the Melbourne Rebels versus Fijian Drua match on Friday [5 April] evening and is investigating," he said.
Wide World of Sports contacted the Drua and the Rebels for comment.
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"The Rebels are assisting tournament management with their investigations," a Rugby Australia statement read.
It is understood that a male spectator in a Rebels jersey shouted an alleged slur in the direction of Lomani before being evicted from AAMI Park by security.
Drua prop Jone Koroiduadua was also shown a red card in the second half after headbutting another Rebels player.
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