Ireland, South Africa
Digest more
Andy Farrell revealed Ireland had approached the referee pre-match after his side received five cards in defeat to South Africa on Saturday
DUBLIN (AP) — South Africa lock Lood de Jager lost his appeal against his four-game suspension on Thursday. De Jager was red-carded against France in Paris on Nov. 8 for a no-arms shoulder charge into the head of Thomas Ramos, who was on his knees.
South Africa has been putting its weight behind international sporting events, and has bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix at its historic Kyalami track near Johannesburg from 2027.
South Africa cricket team spinner Simon Harmer took a sharp dig at their critics following the sensational win over India in the first Test match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.