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Published 17:25 20 Apr 2019 BST
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Over on BT Sport, the commentators spoke of Vunipola as the victim of a torrid time of it - "It's been a tough week for him". There was little focus on the fact that the player willingly waded into the Folau debate to speak up for him and share a few of his own views as he was at it.
Following the game, after copping more boos from fans on a victory lap, Vunipola told BT Sport that it was never his intention 'to hurt anyone' with his comments on social media.
https://twitter.com/NBNsportspod/status/1119631416340426752
https://twitter.com/Sean_McMahon89/status/1119637337124765696
https://twitter.com/bobby_bridge/status/1119631458027671552
He was confronted by a fan wearing Munster gear, on the pitch, during that victory lap. The fan gave Vunipola a piece of his mind before being escorted away by stewards.
https://twitter.com/btsportrugby/status/1119633386308538368
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