Arendse has been suspended for four weeks

Kurt-Lee Arendse may regret his gesture. The author of the first test to mark South Africa’s victory over New Zealand on Saturday as part of the first day of the rugby tournament, the Springboks winger did not finish the match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. A little over five minutes after the siren, over a candle by Jaden Hendikse, Kurt-Lee Arendse went to an air duel with Beauden Barrett who fell violently to the ground after the shock. The match referee immediately showed the 26-year-old a red card, which cannot be replaced after a 20-minute period, as required by the updated rule. Experience this year’s rugby tournament due to time constraints. While half of Air New Zealand is still uncertain for the second encounter scheduled for Saturday at Ellis Park, Kurt-Lee Arendse will also be absent.

🟥 Unfortunately, Arendse was shown a red card for a dangerous challenge in the air on Beauden Barrett. #together stronger #stronger forever #RSAvNZL #rugby_championship

Springboks August 6, 2022

Arendse, another absentee from Springboks

Sanzar’s disciplinary committee ruled on Monday in the South African wing case. If the latter pleaded guilty, the commission held that his gesture was “extremely reckless and dangerous and had a significant impact on the victim player”. As a result, Kurt-Lee Arendse has been suspended for four weeks and will not be able to play before Argentina’s scheduled reception on September 24, at the end of the rugby tournament. Absence for the second match against South Africa, the two matches against Australia, and the first meeting against Pumas which does not suit Jack Nyenber. In fact, the Springboks coach must already compose in Sbu Nkosi and Cheslin Kolbe on the flanks, both injured, and will have to quickly find solutions in order to make a competitive team.