Springbok Star Jasper Wiese Ends Leicester Tigers Stint with Red Card
Rugby union fans bid farewell to Springbok back-rower Jasper Wiese as he played his final match for Leicester Tigers, but the sendoff was marred by a late-game red card in their 40-22 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road on Saturday.
The incident occurred 12 minutes from full time, with Wiese seemingly losing his composure at the ruck following a clean-out on a teammate by an Exeter player. Referee Karl Dickson reviewed the TMO footage and determined that Wiese’s actions, which involved lifting and clumsily depositing Exeter replacement Ross Vintcent, met the red card threshold, leading to his dismissal from the field.
“The red card, however, could impact Wiese’s Test availability for the Springboks, who are set to host Ireland in a two-match tour of South Africa later this summer. If he faces a suspension, it may open the door for Stormers back-rower Evan Roos to stake a claim for the No. 8 jersey in the national team.”
Despite the ill-timed sending off, Wiese’s tenure with the Leicester Tigers will be fondly remembered by the club’s supporters as one of their finest imports. The Springbok No. 8 has been no stranger to cards during his time with the English Premiership side, but his on-field contributions have made him a fan favorite.
As Jasper Wiese‘s chapter with Leicester Tigers comes to a close, rugby union enthusiasts will no doubt be eager to see how the dynamic Springbok forward responds to this late-game setback and whether it affects his future international prospects.
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