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Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 26, 2015 at 4.45pm UK
 
South Africa
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Samoa
Pietersen (14', 46', 77'), Burger (57'), Brits (70'), Habana (80')
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Alesana Tuilagi: Pitch invader "pretty disappointing"

Samoa winger Alesana Tuilagi tells Sports Mole that is was "pretty disappointing" to see a spectator on the pitch during his side's defeat to South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

Alesana Tuilagi has admitted that it was "pretty disappointing" to see a fan invade the pitch in the closing stages of Samoa's loss to South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

The man, who was wearing a South Africa jersey, got into the middle of the pitch alongside the players before security rushed to escort him from the Villa Park playing surface during the 46-6 defeat.

Speaking to Sports Mole after the match, the winger said: "I think it's pretty disappointing. I felt more for the South African boys because he was wearing a South Africa jersey. I went up and said to one of the lads not to worry about it. I'm not sure what Bryan [Habana] was saying to him, but it's quite disappointing."

The man was tackled by Duane Vermeulen and Vavao Afemai before being booed as he was led away from the match.

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