'It appeared unfavorable' - Springboks coach on Etzebeth red card

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Springboks manager the national team coach conceded "the visual impression was poor" in the wake of veteran forward Eben Etzebeth received a red card due to eye contact against Wales

South Africa's national team secured a perfect autumn series with a dominant performance at the Welsh capital registering 11 tries in a 73-0 win

Nevertheless virtually the concluding moment of the Test season was Etzebeth, who scored the last try getting sent off from the official the match referee

The experienced player received a dismissal for touching with the left eye of the Welsh player Alex Mann with his thumb during late-game altercation

"I'm uncertain what I can say that won't be controversial. The appearance was poor and it was a proper sending-off," said Erasmus

"How it happened and the reasons behind it, if he was instigated, I am not sure, however it's certainly not how we had hoped to finish the contest. I believe that the optics were great"

The experienced player, who expanded his cap achievement when winning a 141st cap in Cardiff, looks certain to face a lengthy ban

His club side start their European competition against the French side early December prior to a domestic match against Saracens plus local rivalries through the Christmas season

The top-ranked team overpowered Wales in a fixture that was one-sided from the off

The current management's period has begun with multiple significant losses to South Africa, New Zealand and Argentina alongside a late triumph facing the Brave Blossoms

Wales have lost multiple defeats in recent games yet Erasmus tried to offer some comfort

"In my opinion that we have been building and improving, this represented a disciplined display," he stated

"The Welsh team are not a team who surrender easily accept defeat, they fight until the end. This demonstrated a remarkably efficient showing and us putting total dedication"

"Wales have an excellent manager and shall return. We recognize it can change like the 1998 example we overcame them (comprehensively) subsequently fell soon after"

South Africa end the calendar ranked first globally following victories in successive tournament wins

South Africa's team have displayed their extensive squad strength and prowess however the manager recalled when they were ranked sixth

"Our team faced comparable conditions and supporters expressing anger, but the Welsh people are here," he noted

"The backing exists and the team demonstrates determination. Achieve early successes, get on a roll and circumstances will improve

"I'm aware that situations transformed from our previous struggles, culminating in the 2019 championship. All outcomes are achievable"

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