New footage has emerged of the moment David Warner snapped at his South African opponent in response to a comment made about his wife, Candice.
The ugly staircase stoush between Warner and Quinton de Kock in Durban continues to overshadow the build-up to the second Test between Australia and South Africa.
Warner was caught on camera calling de Kock a ‘f**king sook’ as the players left the field at tea on day four of the first Test, before a tit-for-tat exchange became far more serious.
The pair were seen trading barbs as they walked towards the changing rooms at the bottom half of the staircase, when the Australian batsmen suddenly exploded.
The Australian camp alleges Warner’s outburst was sparked after de Kock made comments about his wife, Candice (pictured together)
The new footage reveals the moment David Warner snapped at his South African opponent
The Australian vice-captain was sent into a fit of rage, with wicketkeeper Tim Paine forced to physically restrain him.
‘Something inappropriate was said… when you are bringing people’s families or wives into it it’s unacceptable,’ Paine said.
Video of the spiteful incident has been leaked in dribs and drabs throughout the week.
CCTV images showed the final stages of the scrap in which Paine, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja usher Warner into Australia’s changerooms.
The Australian vice-captain was sent into a fit of rage, with wicketkeeper Tim Paine forced to physically restrain him
The staircase stoush between Warner and de Kock (pictured with his wife Sasha) in Durban continues to overshadow the build-up to the second Test
Previously released footage showed Paine, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja usher Warner into Australia’s changerooms
Footage then came to light of Warner calling Quinton de Kock a ‘f**ing sook’ as the players headed off the ground.
Warner has accepted a level-two charge of bringing the game into disrepute.
He was fined around $13,500 and given three demerit points, meaning he will cop an automatic suspension for any further misdeeds in the next two years.
South Africa unsuccessfully contested de Kock’s level-one charge for his role in the fracas, arguing provocation at Wednesday’s hearing.
Match referee Jeff Crowe ruled the original punishment should stand, with de Kock docked 25 per cent of his match fee and slapped with one demerit point.
Warner (pictured with Candice) has accepted a level-two charge of bringing the game into disrepute
Warner calling Quinton de Kock a ‘f**ing sook’ as the players headed off the ground at tea
Legendary leg spinner Shane Warne was among the ex-players to have his say on the incident, claiming ‘sledging has always been a part’ of the rivalry.
‘Chat, banter (and) sledging has always been a part of any series between SA and Oz, both sides always give it out,’ Warne posted on Instagram.
‘Respect is the key and I hope nothing personal was said to any player from either side. Have a beer together afterwards and get on with it – stop the whinging!’
The Second Test starts on Friday at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
South Africa unsuccessfully contested de Kock’s level-one charge for his role in the fracas
Warner is yet to break his silence over the incident. He is free to play in the Second Test starting on Friday
Legendary leg spinner Shane Warne was among the ex-players to have his say on the incident