Springbok fans are delighted about their team’s win but are less impressed with what they saw on TV involving the fullback
Stuart Hogg of the British & Irish Lions is tackled by Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the second Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/DAVID ROGERS
“Following speculation that has surfaced online, I would like to categorically deny any foul play in last night’s game,” Hogg said in a statement. “I would never bite an opponent and I am annoyed and upset by this unsubstantiated accusation. I’ve always been proud of playing rugby in the spirit of the game. Respect to the Springboks for their deserved win yesterday,” said Hogg.
There may well have been the temptation to do so but by the final whistle so much separated his team and the Boks, who levelled the series, that it would have smacked of poor sportsmanship had he resorted to it. “I thought it [the viral video of Rassie Erasmus lambasting the officials] was pretty interesting. There has been enough said about that,” said Gatland.
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