The Springboks stood firm despite going down a man to lead the Azzurri in the second match of the series in Gqeberha at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Jasper Wiese was given a red card in South Africa v Italy after the Springboks star was called up for foul play after being caught delivering a headbutt to an opponent.
The 29-year-old was punished for foul play in the 22nd minute against the Azzurri at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Both sets of players clashed in the first half with tensions boiling over, in the middle of the group, Wiese could be seen forcing his head towards Italy loosehead Danilo Fischetti.
A lengthy period to review the incident followed, but Springboks number eight Wiese would not escape lightly.
And referee Andrew Brace was left with little choice but to send Wiese off, while head coach Rassie Erasmus could be seen in the box furiously protesting.
Wiese now faces the prospect of multiple weeks suspended following his foul play, with the Springboks due to face Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium on 19 July.
It left the Wiese family with mixed emotions as Cobus Wiese came on as a replacement to make his Springboks debut and add the name to the list of brothers representing South Africa.
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