'It didn't look good' - Springboks coach on Etzebeth dismissal

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Springboks head coach the national team coach acknowledged "it didn't appear favorable" after legendary lock Eben Etzebeth received a red card for an eye gouge against Wales

The Springboks completed a flawless end-of-year tour through overwhelming play during the match to score multiple scores in a 73-0 win

However almost the final act of the international year involved the lock forward, who scored the last try receiving a red card from the official Luc Ramos

The 34-year-old was shown a sending-off for touching the facial region of Wales flanker the back-row forward via digital contact in a match-ending incident

"It's difficult to say what to comment without causing debate. The appearance was poor and it was a justified red card," said Erasmus

"How it happened and why it happened, and if he was provoked, it's unclear, however it's certainly not the manner that we would have liked to finish the contest. I believe that the optics were great"

The experienced player, who extended his cap achievement when winning a 141st cap in Wales, seems destined to be given an extended suspension

His domestic franchise commence their European competition against the French side on Sunday, 7 December before a home game facing the London side and South African derbies during the holidays

The world champions overpowered Wales during the match that became unbalanced from the beginning

The current management's period has begun following substantial reverses against top-tier nations and a last-gasp win facing the Brave Blossoms

The Welsh team has suffered multiple defeats in recent games yet Erasmus tried to give reassurance

"I believe our team has been developing and advancing, this was a measured showing," he commented

"The Welsh team are not guys who surrender easily accept defeat, they battle continuously. This represented a remarkably efficient showing with our team displaying maximum commitment"

"The Welsh possess a quality leader and shall return. We recognize situations can transform and in 1998 we overcame them (96-13) then were defeated soon after"

South Africa conclude the season ranked first globally following victories in consecutive southern hemisphere crowns

South Africa's team have displayed their impressive resources and capability however the manager recalled when they were ranked sixth

"We were in that situation with fans destroying merchandise, but the Welsh people are here," he noted

"The encouragement continues with the squad showing spirit. Get one or two wins, get on a roll and results will transform

"I recognize that things changed starting from a low base in 2016, to 2019 when we won the World Cup. Potential remains unlimited"

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