All Blacks captain Sam Cane has apologised for kicking out at a fan who ran onto the field after New Zealand’s bonus-point win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.
A video posted on social media showed Cane swinging a leg at the pitch-invading fan, who managed to regain his balance and continue to evade security.
Sam Cane has apologised via social media for kicking a pitch invader following this morning’s test against Argentina
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Cane posted an initial apology on his Instagram page, saying he felt “awful” about the incident, but he deleted it and posted a new statement which further expanded on what happened.
“After the game someone ran onto the pitch and I made an error in judgement and played a part in stopping him,” Cane wrote. “I acknowledge this was not my role and it is out of character of me to act in such a way.
“I am really sorry and am disappointed in myself. I am trying my best to contact the individual to apologise and make things right.”
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