Twist In Etzebeth Eye Gouging Case As Verdict Delayed

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is still in limbo after a World Rugby judicial panel postponed its ruling on the eye gouging charge arising from his red card against Wales in Cardiff, where South Africa won 73-0. The hearing went ahead as scheduled, but the committee said it required extra time before confirming any outcome.

If the panel upholds the charge, Etzebeth could miss several weeks of rugby for both the Springboks and the Sharks, disrupting plans for key fixtures. The delay has intensified uncertainty around his short-term future, with coaches and supporters now waiting on a fresh date for the verdict.