British & Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg was forced to release a statement denying that he bit Springbok Willie le Roux on the arm in Saturday's second Test at Cape Town Stadium.
Springbok fans delighted in their team's victory but were less impressed with what they observed on television screens involving the Scotland fullback.
“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. Lions coach Warren Gatland, meanwhile, mercifully reserved any biting criticism of the match officials' performance after his team's 27-9 defeat.
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