Etzebeth has broken his silence on his 12-week ban

Everything you need to know as Eben Etzebeth breaks his silence after his eye-gouge ban:

Breaking silence: Taking to Instagram six days on from his suspension, Etzebeth explained that while he had remained quiet until his hearing was done, he now felt he owed everyone a public explanation. He wanted to provide an account of the incident and the factors that led to him receiving a 12-match ban.

Acceptance of guilt: The Springboks star confirmed that his statement was not an attempt to prove his innocence, as he fully accepts his guilt in the incident. He acknowledged that he made a mistake and is willing to serve the suspension he deserves.

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