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South Africa Rout Wales 73–0 in Cardiff as Etzebeth Sent Off for Alleged Eye Contact

The veteran lock now faces a disciplinary hearing under rules that allow suspensions of 12 to 208 weeks for intentional contact with the eye.

Overview

  • South Africa completed an unbeaten November tour and ran in eleven tries against Wales in their biggest win of the month.
  • Referee Luc Ramos showed Eben Etzebeth a red card late on for allegedly driving his thumb into the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann.
  • A three-member World Rugby panel will determine any sanction after assessing the degree of danger in the incident.
  • The defeat is Wales’ worst at home and their first home shutout in the professional era.
  • The fixture fell outside the international window, with many regular Wales starters unavailable after returning to their clubs.