South Africa's Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye-gouging

A number of factors will be considered in how long Etzebeth will be banned, including that he reportedly apologised to Alex Mann after the match.

South Africa's Eben Etzebeth was sent off with two minutes remaining in his side's victory over Wales. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Eben 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.