Controversial Kiwi Kevin Putt, the former Terenure College coach, has apologised to Springbok Victor Matfield after accusing the second row of carrying 'steel' in his arm guard in the Tri-Nations win over New Zealand.
"Quite rightly, I am the villain of the piece," Putt was quoted as saying.
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