Steyn cleared of 'biting' charge
South Africa utility back Francois Steyn has been cleared of biting Tonga winger Joseph Vaka during Saturday's World Cup game in Lens.
He was charged following an off-the-ball incident that saw both Steyn and Vaka sent to the sin-bin.
The judicial officer accepted 20-year-old Steyn's plea that he did not bite Vaka.
He was supported by Vaka, who said the mark on his hand could have happened by accident during the melee.
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