6. Alesana Tuilagi “The Bulldozer” nearly kills Jean de Villiers
Samoan winger Alesana Tuilagi was sent off for this dangerous high tackle he made on Springbok Jean de Villiers in the final of the Quad Series in Pretoria.
De Villiers showed his class as he handled things well, and if anything he did Tuilagi a favour by hopping back up and not feigning injury.
Nevertheless, Tuilagi, who earlier made a few legal big hits, was shown a straight red card and later cited.
5. Fritz Lee nearly takes Luke Hamiltons head off
Fritz Lee almost decapitated Luke Hamilton in the ITM Cup.
Lee was shown a straight red for what was an incredibly dangerous shot, and thankfully Hamilton was fine, showing his mettle by playing on.