Springbok lock Lood de Jager is ready to face an unbiased disciplinary listening to following his purple card in Saturday’s victory towards France.
De Jager was despatched off simply earlier than half time in Paris after his shoulder made contact with the top of fullback Thomas Ramos.
Referee Angus Gardner deemed the sort out “all the time unlawful” and issued a everlasting purple card – a call that sparked debate amongst followers and pundits alike.
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Regardless of taking part in all the second half with 14 males, the Boks powered to a 32-17 win in Siya Kolisi’s a centesimal Check.
Six Nations Rugby, which oversees the Autumn Nations Collection, confirmed that De Jager will on Tuesday afternoon seem through video convention earlier than an unbiased disciplinary committee chaired by Jennifer Donovan of Eire, alongside Val Toma (Romania) and Donal Courtney (Eire).
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The listening to will decide whether or not the 31-year-old will face additional punishment or be cleared to proceed the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.
De Jager’s case falls underneath Legislation 9.16 – charging or flattening an opponent carrying the ball with out trying to know that participant.
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