'It didn't look good' - Springboks coach discusses Eben Etzebeth red card

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Springboks leader the national team coach acknowledged "it didn't appear favorable" after legendary lock the towering player was sent off due to eye contact against Wales

South Africa's national team completed a perfect autumn series through overwhelming play during the match to score multiple scores during a 73-0 win

Nevertheless almost the final act of the Test season involved the lock forward, who crossed the last try receiving a red card from the official the match referee

The veteran forward received a red card for touching the facial region of Wales flanker the back-row forward with his thumb in a 79th-minute scuffle

"I'm uncertain how to respond that won't be controversial. The appearance was poor and it was a legitimate dismissal," stated the manager

"The way it unfolded and why it happened, if he was instigated, I am not sure, but it's definitely not the manner we had hoped to end the game. I don't think it appeared favorable"

The second-row forward, who increased his cap achievement when winning cap number 141 in Cardiff, looks certain to be given a prolonged period out

His domestic franchise start their Champions Cup campaign at Toulouse this coming weekend before a home game facing the London side and South African derbies during the holidays

The world champions overwhelmed their opponents during the match which proved lopsided from the beginning

Steve Tandy's reign has started with multiple significant losses against top-tier nations plus a narrow victory versus the Asian side

The Welsh team has suffered numerous losses in current form but the coach attempted to offer some comfort

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

"Wales are not players that just roll over and take the shots, they fight until the end. This was one of the really clinical performances featuring our squad exhibiting maximum commitment"

"The team includes an excellent manager and will come back. We understand fortunes can reverse and in 1998 we defeated them (by a huge margin) then were defeated in 1999"

South Africa conclude the season ranked first globally having secured back-to-back Rugby Championship titles

The world champions have showcased their extensive squad strength and prowess however the manager recalled when they were ranked sixth

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

"The backing exists and the team demonstrates determination. Secure initial victories, create a streak and things will change

"I know that things changed from our previous struggles, culminating in the 2019 championship. All outcomes are achievable"

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