Lood de Jager
Lood de Jager is a prominent South African rugby lock known for his impressive height and agility. He has played a crucial role in the Springboks' forward pack, contributing to both lineouts and scrums. De Jager has represented South Africa on numerous occasions, including in the Rugby World Cup. He was named among the replacements for the Springboks in their important match against Australia.
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The Springboks’ appeal against Lood de Jager’s straight red was rightly dismissed.
Referee not to blame for Ireland v South Africa being a brutal, poisonous Test – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-24
Lood de Jager's sending off meant that Rassie had to tap Kolisi on the shoulder at half-time.
Rassie Erasmus will try to ‘beat the s**te’ out of Ireland. But we can win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Lood de Jager misses the Ireland game through suspension.
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the Springboks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Lood de Jager was handed a four-game suspension after being sent off for a high tackle.
Ireland vs South Africa: Springboks treated unfairly, says coach Mzwandile Stick after red cards
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Lood de Jager was hit with his four-match ban after he was red-carded for a high tackle on French back Thomas Ramos.
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Lood de Jager received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle during a rugby match.
Outcry over Lood de Jager red card shows rugby chiefs need to take a stand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
Lood de Jager was sent off for a shoulder to the head of French fullback Thomas Ramos.
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Lood de Jager was red-carded but the Springboks still dominated the game.
Defeat in Italy puts more pressure on coach Joe Schmidt. But he’s taking one for the team
Australia· 2025-11-09
Lood de Jager was sent off during the match against France, impacting South Africa's performance.
South Africa surge back after De Jager sending-off to overpower France | Autumn Nations SeriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-09
Lood de Jager was sent off during the match against France.
Fourteen-man South Africa dig deep to humble France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09Lood de Jager received a red card for a high tackle during the match.
France - Afrique du Sud : le résumé de la nouvelle défaite des Bleus face aux Springboks
France· 2025-11-09
Off after only nine minutes.
All Blacks v Springboks: How the Springboks rated in the Wellington test
New Zealand· 2025-09-14
South Africa endured something of an injury crisis after losing lock Lood de Jager.
All Blacks v South Africa: Springboks run rampant to hand Scott Robertson’s side record loss in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Lood de Jager was one of the players who left the match due to injury.
Imperious South Africa inflict heaviest ever Test defeat on All Blacks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Lood de Jager replaces the veteran Eben Etzebeth at lock.
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes sweeping backline changes for second test in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-09-08Lood de Jager was instrumental in the improved lineout.
Springboks player ratings: The South African stars who struggled against All BlacksNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Lood de Jager is included in the replacements.
South Africa v Australia live updates: Rugby Championship test, Cape TownNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
