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Eben Etzebeth's eye gouge and an inset of Nigel Owens.
Jared Wright

Nigel Owens’ verdict on Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge and ban as ex-referee hits out World Rugby’s ‘two biggest issues’

'It's a total mess' - Nigel Owens has weighed in on Eben Etzebeth's eye gouge and hits out at World Rugby's disciplinary process.
Eben Etzebeth, Dylan Hartley and Schalk Burger's eye gouge.
Jared Wright

Was Eben Etzebeth’s ban harsh? Ranking the 16 heaviest eye-gouging suspensions

A comprehensive list of the eye-gouging bans over the past 20 years.
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and Wales flanker Alex Mann (inset).
Colin Newboult

Eben Etzebeth-Alex Mann eye gouge conspiracy theory put to bed as full judgement revealed

Alex Mann was accused of eye-gouging Eben Etzebeth before the incident which saw the Springboks lock sent-off.