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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Goddard

Clive Woodward recounts “unacceptable” South Africa as they crossed line against England

Former England head coach Clive Woodward remains adamant that the brutal tactics South Africa implemented on their visit to Twickenham 20 years ago were 'unacceptable'.

The Springboks visited England in their last game of a tour including matches against Scotland and France. The visitors put on a physical performance which Woodward claimed was full of 'cheap shots' as he warned his side not to lose their tempers. Jannes Labuschagne was sent off for a late tackle on Jonny Wilkinson but South Africa got away with stamps, knees, elbows and punches on their hosts during the ill-tempered affair.

Despite being physically assaulted at times by their opposition England ran out clear winners scoring seven tries and a penalty try.

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