Romain poite
Sorry for letting the country down - Meyer
The Springboks were gutted about losing their tour-opener when Ireland beat the Boks 29-15.
French referee Romain Poite was stood down last year for cards issued against Bismarck du Plessis.
IRB issued a statement on Sunday saying Romain Poite had incorrectly issued the yellow card.
Bismarck du Plessis was sent off during the Rugby Championship match between the Boks and All Blacks.
The IRB confirmed that it was incorrect for Poite to issue a yellow card to du Plessis.
The Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer does not blame the referee for their defeat to the All Blacks
The match saw the Springboks play most of the second half with just 14 men.