The 27-year-old second row was originally yellow carded by referee Christophe Ridley for his early first-half clear-out on Franco Mostert, the Springboks forward.
Springboks utility forward Franco Mostert has defended the ‘bomb squad’ amid recent public scrutiny. Questions surrounding the effectiveness of South Africa’s bench have surfaced following The Rugby Championship season.
The Springboks have explained why sub lock Franco Mostert has been chosen ahead of two-try sub back-rower Kwagga Smith as next Saturday’s replacement for Pieter-Steph du Toit, the injured openside.
Lock Franco Mostert says South Africa are in familiar territory with their backs to the wall following the Rugby Championship loss to Australia on Sunday, but recent experience has shown them the way out of their current predicament.
Mostert is the only one of the Springboks' four locks at the World Cup in Japan two years ago who is fit, while Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman battle to be ready for the three-Test tour.
South Africa and Gloucester second row Franco Mostert is the latest player to say goodbye to his club as contracts are running out across the Gallagher Premiership.
The South African star will finally get his first chance to start for Gloucester this weekend against Exeter Chiefs
The Lions Rugby Company are disputing a claim that captain and Springbok lock Franco Mostert is heading to Gloucester Rugby.
Gloucester Rugby have confirmd the signing of South African international lock Franco Mostert from the Lions.