'It appeared unfavorable' - Springboks coach on Eben Etzebeth sending off

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Springboks manager Rassie Erasmus conceded "the visual impression was poor" following experienced second-row the towering player was sent off due to eye contact in the match with Wales

South Africa's national team achieved an autumn clean sweep through overwhelming play at the Welsh capital to score eleven touchdowns resulting in a comprehensive shutout

Nevertheless virtually the concluding moment of the Test season featured the veteran player, who went over for the final score receiving a red card from the official Luc Ramos

The 34-year-old was shown a dismissal for making contact the eye area of the Welsh player Alex Mann using his thumb during late-game altercation

"I'm uncertain what to comment that won't be controversial. The appearance was poor and it was a justified red card," commented the coach

"The manner it occurred and what prompted it, and if he was provoked, it's unclear, but it's definitely not the manner that we would have liked to finish the contest. In my view it appeared favorable"

The experienced player, who increased his Springboks record by earning his 141st appearance in Wales, looks certain to receive an extended suspension

His Sharks team commence their European competition against the French side early December followed by a home fixture against Saracens plus local rivalries over the festive period

The world champions overwhelmed their opponents during the match that became unbalanced from the beginning

Steve Tandy's reign has commenced following substantial reverses against top-tier nations alongside a late triumph against Japan

The Welsh team has suffered numerous losses in current form however the manager sought to offer some comfort

"I believe the squad has been progressing and advancing, this was a controlled performance," he said

"The Welsh team are not a team that give up and take the shots, they compete throughout. This was a remarkably efficient showing and us putting our soul out on the game"

"Wales have a quality leader and shall return. We know situations can transform and in 1998 we beat them (comprehensively) subsequently fell soon after"

South Africa conclude the season as the number one side having secured back-to-back Rugby Championship titles

South Africa's team have showcased their formidable depth and prowess however the manager recalled when they were ranked sixth

"Our team faced comparable conditions with fans destroying merchandise, but the Welsh people are here," he said

"The backing exists and the players have the fight. Secure initial victories, build momentum and circumstances will improve

"I recognize that things changed from 2016, when we were nowhere, to 2019 when we won the World Cup. Anything is possible"

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