Springbok star's appeal decision revealed
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Springbok lock Lood de Jager has lost another battle after he was sent off in South Africa’s second tour match against France earlier this month.
On Thursday, a statement from the Nations Series revealed that the independent Appeal Committee dismissed De Jager’s “appeal against the finding that he committed an act of foul play which merited a red card and also against the suspension”.
Last week, the 32-year-old received a four-match ban for foul play in his side’s 32-17 win over France on November 8.
De Jager was given a permanent red card by referee Angus Gardner after his shoulder made contact with Thomas Ramos’ head in the 40th minute of the match.
The lock subsequently lodged an appeal, but there was no good news for him.
See below for the full Independent Disciplinary statement on Lood de Jager’s appeal decision
South Africa No.5, Lood de Jager appeared before an independent Appeal Committee last evening (Wednesday) via video link having lodged an appeal against his initial sanction for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 in the match between South Africa vs France on Saturday, 8th November 2025.
The independent Appeal Committee was chaired by Christopher Quinlan KC, joined by Roger Morris (Wales) and Becky Essex (England).
On review of the case that was presented to the Disciplinary Committee and having considered submissions advanced on behalf of the Appellant, the Appeal Committee dismissed the appeal against the finding that he committed an act of foul play, which merited a red card and also against the suspension.
