South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban after gouging the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann. Etzebeth, the most-capped Springboks player in history, was shown a red card by referee ...

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth was sent off for an eye gouge as the veteran’s ugly act marred a record Springboks win against Wales in Cardiff. A 73-0 defeat was the hosts’ heaviest in history on ...

South Africa's Eben Etzebeth leaves the field during the Rugby World Cup Pool B game between New Zealand and South Africa in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama) ...

Dec 4 (Reuters) - South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has received a 12-match suspension for his eye gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann, ruling him out until April, but maintained his actions were not ...

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 28 (Reuters) - South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to face New Zealand in a Rugby Championship showdown in Johannesburg on Saturday, but will start from the bench ...

Eben Etzebeth has been banned for an effective 12 matches for his eye gouge on Welshman Alex Mann during their clash in the Springboks’ game in Cardiff on 22 November 2025. The Springbok lock appeared ...

Christoff Etzebeth is eager to carve out his own path in the 2026 Varsity Cup, while drawing inspiration from his famous ...

Lock Eben Etzebeth made a record 128th Test appearance for South Africa on Saturday against Argentina in a Rugby Championship title decider at Mbombela Stadium.