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South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales

Suspension reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors including his previous record

South Africa's Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for gouging Wales' Alex Mann during the Autumn Nations Series match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week ban for gouging Wales' Alex Mann during the Autumn Nations Series match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire
Thu Dec 04 2025 - 17:19 • 2 MIN READ

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