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14-Man Springboks Suppress Italy with 7 Tries

EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 12 – Wiese was red-carded under law 9.12 for a headbutt and faces a likely suspension, missing upcoming matches including the July game against Georgia, World Rugby guidelines say.

  • In the 22nd minute at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Springboks number eight Jasper Wiese was red-carded for head-butting Italy's Danilo Fischetti, referee Andrew Brace had no choice but to send him off.
  • During an intense first-half clash, Wiese head-butted Italy's Danilo Fischetti, leading to a red card, amid escalating tensions between the teams.
  • Match footage shows Wiese head-butting Italy's Danilo Fischetti, with additional penalties and Rassie Erasmus protesting vehemently.
  • Following the red card, Wiese faces a multi-week suspension that will cause him to miss South Africa’s final July Test against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium.
  • A mid-range sanction could sideline Wiese for up to 10 weeks, preventing him from playing alongside his brother Cobus Wiese in future Tests.
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Reduced to 14 in the second period, the South Africans dominated Italy in the big widths this Saturday, in Gqeberha. And this without cashing any point!

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14-man Springboks suppress Italy with 7 tries

South Africa has smothered Italy 45-0 with only 14 men in Gqberha and swept their two-test rugby series.

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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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