Published Monday, 29 June 2009
Burger's Springboks team-mate Bakkies Botha is also out of the third Test at Ellis Park next Saturday after being suspended for two weeks following a dangerous charge on Lions prop Adam Jones.
Both incidents happened during South Africa's thrilling 28-25 victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.
Burger, who won his 50th cap and led South Africa on to the field, was yellow-carded by referee Christophe Berdos just 32 seconds into the game.
But match citing commissioner Steve Hinds then fingered him and Botha during the post-match 12-hour window, meaning an appearance before Canadian judicial officer Alan Hudson.
Burger is suspended until late August, meaning he will also be unavailable for the Springboks' first three Tri-Nations Tests, although he could feature in the final three.
Botha, meanwhile, will be absent until mid-July, but he will be available for South Africa's Tri-Nations opener against New Zealand in Bloemfontein late next month.
'Red Card'
Lions head coach Ian McGeechan earlier voiced his displeasure over Burger's actions that left Ireland Grand Slam winner Fitzgerald requiring treatment to his eye before he was able to continue.
"I could never condone actions like that," said McGeechan. "I would hate to see those again.
"It should automatically be a red card, as I understand it."
McGeechan also hit back at comments from his Springboks counterpart Peter de Villiers.
He added: "I heard a quote (from de Villiers) that it might be part of the game. To me,
that is never part of the game.
"I am very disappointed he said that. I can't see that ever being part of the game. It certainly wouldn't be part of a game I want to be associated with."
Botha's challenge on Jones ended the Wales prop's afternoon - and his tour - at Loftus Versfeld.
He has underwent surgery on a dislocated shoulder in Pretoria.
'Proper Test'
On the field, South Africa's narrow win meant they avenged a 2-1 Test series defeat against the Lions 12 years ago.
Springboks skipper John Smit described Saturday's encounter as "a proper Test match".
"The guys are delighted," said Smit.
"I don't think we have ever had a worse start to a Test match, and it seemed like a tall task.
"There were some firm words at half-time - and some great words at full-time. It was close at the end, but I am delighted with the result.
Smit also saluted substitute Morne Steyn, whose long-range penalty with the game's final kick secured a thrilling victory.