
Munster star alleges Lions player spat in his face
In a shocking allegation from a URC game in Ireland, a Munster player insisted that a Lions player had spat in his face.
SUNDAY, 17 MAY 2026, 07:48

In a shocking allegation from a URC game in Ireland, a Munster player insisted that a Lions player had spat in his face.

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