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Springboks' Steyn cleared of biting offence

South Africa back Francois Steyn has been cleared of biting an opponent in his country’s World Cup victory over Tonga.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007 - 17:05

South Africa back Francois Steyn has been cleared of biting an opponent in his country’s World Cup victory over Tonga.

Steyn, who came on as a replacement in Saturday’s 30-25 Pool A success, was alleged to have bitten wing Joseph Vaka.

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