De Villiers: Burger is King

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has defended flanker Schalk Burger following his eight-week ban.

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has defended flanker Schalk Burger following his eight-week ban.

The Springboks have yet to decide on any appeal after Burger was found guilty of making contact with the face in the eye area of British and Irish Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald in Saturday’s second Test.

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