1 week ago Doubt cast on Eben Etzebeth evidence as World Rugby urged to shut down loophole

The South Africa lock has been banned from playing for 12 weeks but his punishment has sparked more debate amongst rugby fans

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth lands huge ban as South Africa talisman learns punishment for eye

Sharks second row won’t miss assignments with Scottish teams

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2 w. ago Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge

The South Africa lock was deemed to have made intentional/reckless contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth 'should have punched' Wales star as Springboks gouger speaks out

The South Africa lock is still waiting to learn his fate after putting his thumb in the eye of Alex Mann during his side's win over Wales

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2 w. ago Shock twist to Eben Etzebeth eye gouge verdict as disciplinary panel fail to agree

The veteran Springbok forward was shown a straight red card against Wales after an ugly clash with Alex Mann

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth eye gouge: Accusations and ban on day of reckoning

South African giant Eben Etzebeth faces a disciplinary hearing after the gouging incident in the match against Wales

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye

Mid-range offence could see eight-week banApology after match will be consideredEben Etzebeth is expected to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after his red card for alleged eye-gouging in the dominant victory against Wales on Saturday, with the Springboks lock potentially facing a long ban. The verdict is likely to be announced on Wednesday.As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent’s left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth facing months out of rugby as World Rugby directive emerges

The veteran Springbok is expected to spend months on the sidelines after being shown a red card against Wales

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2 w. ago Springboks legend demands investigation as questionable footage used to accuse Wales star

Etzebeth was shown a straight red card for gouging against Wales, but Bryan Habana and Springboks fans have pointed the finger of blame elsewhere

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3 w. ago South Africa's Eben Etzebeth facing lengthy ban after horrific eye gouge vs Wales

South Africa secured a record win in Wales but their victory was marred by an apparent eye gouge by Eben Etzebeth, who now faces the possibility of a serious ban

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3 w. ago Sickening moment South Africa rugby star GOUGES Wales rival’s eye in worst ever Welsh defeat on home soil

SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team's 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over sorry Wales before the sickening incident in the 78th minute. After a fracas towards the end of the game, Etzebeth...

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3 w. ago Wales star confronts Eben Etzebeth after match as eye gouge sickens stadium

Steve Tandy, Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi, Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar have all made their feelings clear on the controversial incident

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3 w. ago South Africa inflict record home defeat on Wales but ugly Eben Etzebeth eye gouge mars win

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff

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3 w. ago Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth facing long ban after red card for eye gouge mars record win over Wales

The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann

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