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'The optics were poor' - Erasmus reacts to Etzebeth sending off
Eben Etzebeth has secured dual world championships for his nation
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Springboks leader the national team coach acknowledged "the visual impression was poor" following veteran forward the towering player was sent off for an eye gouge versus the Welsh team
The Springboks completed a perfect autumn series with a dominant performance in Cardiff to score 11 tries resulting in a comprehensive shutout
Yet virtually the concluding moment of the international year featured the veteran player, who scored the last try receiving a red card from the official the presiding official
The 34-year-old received a dismissal for making contact the eye area of the Welsh player Alex Mann with his thumb in a match-ending incident
"It's difficult to say how to respond without causing debate. The appearance was poor therefore it became a justified red card," commented the coach
"How it happened and what prompted it, if he was instigated, it's unclear, yet it's absolutely not how that we would have liked to conclude the match. In my view it appeared favorable"
Etzebeth, who increased his national team milestone by earning cap number 141 in Wales, appears likely to receive an extended suspension
His Sharks team begin their continental tournament against the French side early December prior to a domestic match versus the English club and South African derbies during the holidays
South Africa's disciplined power
The top-ranked team dominated the Welsh throughout the contest which proved lopsided from the beginning
The current management's period has started with multiple significant losses to South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina and a last-gasp win against Japan
The Welsh team has suffered 21 of their last 23 Test matches yet Erasmus tried to provide encouragement
"In my opinion our team has been developing and building up, this demonstrated a controlled performance," he stated
"Wales are not players who surrender easily and take the shots, they fight until the end. This was an exceptionally precise display and us putting our soul out on the game"
"The team includes a quality leader and will rebound. We understand situations can transform as demonstrated in 1998 we beat them (comprehensively) then were defeated in 1999"
The national team conclude the season top of world rugby having secured successive tournament wins
The Springboks have demonstrated their impressive resources and capability but the coach referenced when they were ranked sixth
"Our team faced comparable conditions and people were burning jerseys, however the fans continue attending," he noted
"There is the support with the squad showing spirit. Get one or two wins, create a streak and results will transform
"I know that fortunes reversed starting from a low base in 2016, achieving global success. Potential remains unlimited"
Related topics
- Wales national team
- Wales Rugby Union
- Rugby Union
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