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De Jager to miss rest of Bok tour after copping four-match ban

rugby11 November 2025 21:13| © AFP

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Lood de Jager © Gallo Images

South African lock Lood de Jager will miss the rest of the Autumn Series of internationals after copping a four-match ban for a no-arms tackle a win over France at the weekend.

De Jager received a red card for a first-half shoulder charge on France full-back Thomas Ramos in what turned out to be a 32-17 victory for the Springboks in Paris on Saturday.

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The second rower will miss South Africa's matches against Italy, Ireland and Wales, as well as his club Wild Knights' Japan League One match against Brave Lupus in December.

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