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Paul Willemse cannot say he was not warned. As soon as the behemoth French lock clocked Ireland’s No 8, Caelan Doris, in the neck, there were cries of frustration around the Stade Velodrome, even before referee Karl Dickson had stopped play to review. Willemse had only been back on the field for six minutes after his yellow card for the same offence in the 16th minute, when his clumsy clear-out caught Andrew Porter in the head, forcing the Irish loosehead off for a head injury assessment. ....
The Springboks fulfilled many of their fans' dreams during the victory tour in East London at the weekend signing autographs on balls and clothes for throngs of supporters.Little Ndalo Ndlela was one of many who were hoping for, at most, an autograph from team members and got more than he bargained for. ....
Connacht s season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season. ....