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Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye-gouging
- Etzebeth faces a disciplinary hearing after his red card for alleged eye-gouging against Wales.
- The panel could hand an eight-week to 12-week ban depending on findings and Etzebeth’s record.
- The incident occurred as South Africa extended a dominant victory in Cardiff.
- The maximum possible ban for eye-gouging can reach four years, with others shorter.
- Etzebeth allegedly apologised to Mann after the match, which could influence the panel.
- Rassie Erasmus defended the red card, saying it looked justified.
- Etzebeth’s club Sharks face schedule conflicts with Champions Cup fixtures.
- The hearing outcome could affect Etzebeth’s club and the Springboks’ season.
- Other players with eye-gouging bans were cited, including Makazole Mapimpi.
- A late red card was shown to Etzebeth after a review at the Principality Stadium.
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