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Springboks Cry Foul Over Red Card Decisions
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- South Africa's assistant coach believes team unfairly targeted with red cards.
- Lood de Jager and Mostert received suspensions for on-field incidents.
- Appeals lodged for Lood de Jager's four-game ban.
South Africa's national rugby team, the Springboks, are reportedly feeling unfairly targeted by red card decisions. Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has publicly stated his belief that the team is facing undue disciplinary actions.
Recent incidents include Lood de Jager receiving a four-game suspension for a high tackle against France, and Mostert being red-carded for a dangerous challenge on Italy's Paolo Garbisi. The team has lodged an appeal against de Jager's ban, underscoring their dissatisfaction with the rulings.
Stick also pointed to previous suspensions for Makazole Mapimpi and Jan-Hendrik Wessels, suggesting a broader pattern of perceived injustice. He expressed frustration over losing key players due to these incidents, particularly with significant upcoming matches.
