Eben Etzebeth acknowledges the fans after South Africa's victory against France in Paris on November 8th. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Ireland will meet a confused and irritated South African team on Saturday. The Springboks shipped another red card in Turin last weekend when lock Franco Mostert was sent off in their 32-14 win over Italy.
The weekend before, it was Lood de Jager whose actions were deemed “always illegal” before he was sent to the line after 38 minutes against France.
Not at all pleased with officials is the South African mood in the run-in to Saturday’s match against Ireland, with player appeals and hearings setting a tone of hurt.
“I think he (Mostert) is going to have a hearing tomorrow or Wednesday and also Lood de Jager is going through another
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