The story

South African rugby captain John Smit has told CNN that he believes his side are not a dirty team, and there has been too much "whining" following last Saturday's controversial 28-25 second Test victory in Pretoria -- a result that secured the Test series ahead of this weekend's final match in Johannesburg.

Springboks flanker Schalk Burger was banned for eight weeks for eye-gouging Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald, an action that coach Peter de Villiers appeared to condone this week.

Meanwhile, South African lock Bakkies Botha also misses out through suspension after a dangerous tackle that left Lions prop Adam Jones with a dislocated shoulder. Read full article »