Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but claims eye-gouge ‘was never intentional’
‘I would never do something like this on purpose’
South Africa lock accepts 12-week suspension
Eben Etzebeth, the Springboks lock serving a 12-week ban for eye-gouging Alex Mann of Wales, has claimed it was “never intentional”, contradicting the verdict of an independent disciplinary committee announced last week.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday the Sharks second row accepted guilt and apologised, saying “unfortunately mistakes happen”. The 34-year-old double Rugby World Cup winner also appeared to distance himself from the act by drawing attention to “other factors”. Continue reading...
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