Europe 1 with AFP 18:05 p.m., September 26, 2023

After his uncontrolled tackle at the 2023 World Cup on France XV captain Antoine Dupont, Namibia captain Johan Deysel has been suspended for at least five matches, World Rugby reports. A suspension that can be reduced if the player agrees to participate in a tackle training program.

Namibia captain Johan Deysel has been suspended for at least five matches after his uncontrolled tackle at the 2023 World Cup on France XV captain Antoine Dupont, who suffered a broken jaw, World Rugby announced on Tuesday. The suspension of Deysel, 32, is due to last six matches, but it can be reduced to five matches if the Namibian three-quarter centre agrees to participate in a tackle training programme, world rugby's governing body said in a statement.

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