Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been banned for four matches after being red-carded in the Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Image: Backpagepix Image: BackpagepixEsterhuizen’s yellow card was the upgraded to red after a TMO bunker review.
hearing, which was chaired by Matthew Weaver and included former player Jamie Corsi and former international referee Valeriu Toma , ruled that Esterhuizen’s offence warranted a mid-range entry point, meriting a six-match ban.Andre Esterhuizen’s ban could be reducedThe Springbok world champion accepted the foul play charge and its severity, and has 48 hours to appeal the decision.matches against the Lions , Pumas , Griquas and Cheetahs .
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