A statement said: "After considering all relevant issues, including the position of the players, the Board felt that it was imperative for the team to be seen taking a united and consistent stand against racism, especially given SA's history." Smith says: "I had really very little idea of what type of hurt or harm, and danger that that would put me and my family in." A new court hearing date has been set for Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy after he was charged with two more counts of rape. No application for bail was made on Thursday for either defendant.