New Zealand’s James Doleman came in for severe criticism from Springbok fans and commentators following his performance in the Test between South Africa and Italy in Turin on Saturday.

Doleman drew the ire of South Africa’s supporters when he issued a 12th-minute permanent red card to Franco Mostert – the second weekend in a row that the Springboks have been reduced to 14 men on their end-of-year tour.

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However, the back-to-back world champions still ran out 32-14 winners.

Doleman was assisted by compatriot Ben O’Keeffe and France’s Jérémy Rozier.

France’s Tual Trainini was the TMO, while another Frenchman, Eric