Springboks Face Challenge with Early Red Card Against Italy in Turin Playing with 14 Again

In a challenging encounter, the Springboks faced Italy in Turin while dealing with the consequences of an early red card. In the 12th minute, South African lock Franco Mostert was dismissed from the game due to a high tackle on Italy’s flyhalf, Paolo Garbisi. This incident marked yet another tough moment for the Springboks, who have recently struggled with maintaining full squad strength during matches.

Red Card Incident Overview

Franco Mostert led with his shoulder and struck Garbisi’s head, neglecting to utilize his arms during the tackle. This led referee James Doleman to issue a red card, leaving the Springboks to play with just 14 men.

Recent History of Discipline Issues

• Mostert received a red card in the 12th minute against Italy.
• Lood de Jager was sent off against France in the previous match.
• De Jager’s red card was issued for a shoulder-to-head tackle, resulting in a four-game suspension.

Despite being a player down, the Springboks managed to fight back against France in their last match, securing a 32-17 victory even after losing de Jager just before halftime.

The Springboks will need to adapt quickly to overcome these challenges as they continue their European tour. Maintaining composure and discipline will be essential, especially after the setback faced with the early dismissal in the match against Italy.