South Africa forward Eben Etzebeth has broken his silence in the wake of his 12-week suspension for an eye gouge against Wales, saying he never intended to hurt Alex Mann, or even go near his face ...

Eben Etzebeth, the Springboks lock serving a 12-week ban for eye-gouging Alex Mann of Wales, has claimed it was “never intentional”, contradicting the verdict of an independent disciplinary committee ...

Eben Etzebeth was sent off towards the end of South Africa's match against Wales. Dan Mullan/Getty Images South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 weeks for his eye gouge against Wales ...

South Africa star Eben Etzebeth has been deregistered by the Sharks as he braces for a potentially lengthy suspension following his alleged eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann. Etzebeth was sent off ...