"Etzebeth was sent off on Saturday at the end of the record 73-0 win over Wales in Cardiff. In a scuffle with Alex Mann Etzebeth was caught on video with his right thumb in Mann's left eye. It was the first red card of Etzebeth's 13-year international career. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner has played the most Tests for the Springboks, 141."
"The gouge was determined to be intentional by an independent disciplinary committee. Etzebeth pleaded guilty and apologised. Regarding a sanction, the panel started at 18 weeks and reduced it by six weeks taking into consideration his previous disciplinary record. He was the third lock to be sent off during the Springboks' five-match unbeaten tour of Europe in November. Lood de Jager was suspended for four matches but Franco Mostert's red card was rescinded."
Eben Etzebeth received a 12-match suspension for eye-gouging Alex Mann during the Wales match. The ban applies to Sharks matches from this weekend through the end of March. The Sharks deregistered Etzebeth in anticipation of a lengthy ban. He was sent off at the end of the 73-0 win in Cardiff after video showed his right thumb in Mann's left eye. The disciplinary committee found the gouge intentional. Etzebeth pleaded guilty and apologised. The sanction started at 18 weeks and was reduced by six weeks for his prior disciplinary record. Lood de Jager faced a four-match suspension and Franco Mostert's red card was rescinded.
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