'It appeared unfavorable' - Erasmus on Etzebeth red card

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South Africa manager the national team coach acknowledged "it didn't appear favorable" following experienced second-row the towering player was sent off for making contact with an opponent's eye against Wales

The Springboks completed an autumn clean sweep through overwhelming play during the match registering eleven touchdowns during a comprehensive shutout

Nevertheless virtually the concluding moment of the international year featured the veteran player, who crossed for the final score receiving a red card by referee the presiding official

The experienced player was shown a sending-off due to contact the facial region of Wales flanker Alex Mann via digital contact during late-game altercation

"I'm uncertain how to respond that avoids controversy. The appearance was poor making it a proper sending-off," said Erasmus

"The way it unfolded and what prompted it, if he was instigated, I cannot confirm, however it's certainly not the way we preferred to finish the contest. I believe that the optics were great"

The second-row forward, who extended his cap achievement when winning a 141st cap in Wales, looks certain to face a prolonged period out

His domestic franchise begin their Champions Cup campaign at Toulouse this coming weekend followed by a home fixture against Saracens and South African derbies over the festive period

The world champions overpowered Wales throughout the contest that became unbalanced from the start

Steve Tandy's reign has begun following substantial reverses to South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina alongside a late triumph versus the Asian side

The Welsh team has suffered numerous losses in current form but the coach attempted to give reassurance

"I believe the squad has been progressing and building up, this was a controlled performance," he stated

"The Welsh team are not guys that give up accept defeat, they fight until the end. This represented one of the really clinical performances featuring our squad exhibiting our soul out on the game"

"The team includes a great coach and shall return. We recognize situations can transform and in 1998 we beat them (by a huge margin) and then lost in 1999"

The Springboks conclude the season top of world rugby having secured consecutive southern hemisphere crowns

The Springboks have displayed their extensive squad strength and power however the manager recalled their former position

"We were in that situation and people were burning jerseys, however the fans continue attending," he commented

"There is the support and the team demonstrates determination. Get one or two wins, build momentum and results will transform

"I'm aware that fortunes reversed from 2016, when we were nowhere, culminating in the 2019 championship. Potential remains unlimited"

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