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Frans Steyn (Gallo Images)
Frans Steyn (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has defended the aggressive tactics employed by his centre Frans Steyn in their Super Rugby clash against the Stormers at Newlands this past weekend.

Steyn was twice penalised for dangerous tackles on Stormers fullback Cheslin Kolbe, while on a another occasion his hard hit on Kolbe was adjudged to have been legal.

He was eventually sent to the sin-bin in the 73rd minute for a late tackle on the smaller Kolbe.

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