Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen after being sent off in the Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on 20 July 2024. (Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)
- Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been slapped with a four-match ban after receiving a red card against Portugal.
- However, the suspension will be reduced to three matches should he complete a World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme.
- Esterhuizen made head contact while tackling Portugal’s Jose Lima in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
- For more news on the Springboks, visit our dedicated page.
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has copped a four-match suspension after receiving a red card during last Saturday’s Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
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The Boks lost Esterhuizen early in the game when he made head contact with Portugal counterpart Jose Lima in a tackle.
Esterhuizen was initially shown a yellow card before it was upgraded to red upon further review.
This saw Esterhuizen miss out on a spot in the 3
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