South African fans have been extremely vocal about the World Rugby Player of the year nominations, where no Springbok has been shortlisted. But Green Bay generally leaned heavily on the run game, dominating the time of possession in the contest as AJ Dillion and Aaron Jones, who found the endzone in the second quarter, both impressed. Given my incredibly close relationship with Rafa over the years I am saddened that it has come to this. Rafa and I started playing for Yorkshire at a similar time and we quickly developed a very close bond. My intention, during this whole process, has been to be honest and cooperate with the independent investigation. In light of recent media reports it is only right, on behalf of me and my family, that I put my position in the public domain.