Lood de Jager's Four-Match Ban Shakes Autumn Series

Lood de Jager, South African lock, receives a four-match ban following a red card in a match against France. Initially set for a six-match ban, it was reduced after review. De Jager will miss upcoming Tests and a club game, though he can apply to participate in a Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme.

South African lock Lood de Jager will miss the rest of the Autumn Series following a four-match suspension delivered by an independent disciplinary committee on Tuesday. The decision comes after de Jager's red card for a no-arms tackle on France's Thomas Ramos during South Africa's 32-17 victory.

The disciplinary committee upheld the red card and, based on World Rugby's sanctions, initially issued a six-match ban. Upon review, this was reduced to four matches, meaning de Jager will miss upcoming Tests against Italy, Ireland, and Wales, as well as a game with his club, the Wild Knights.

De Jager may opt to join World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme, which could allow him to substitute his final match suspension.

(With inputs from agencies.)