Bok biting claims dismissed
A still photograph from the Springboks' 64-0 win against the United States on Wednesday which appears to show Malherbe's mouth making contact with the shoulder of American lock Matt Trouville were published by British tabloid the Daily Mail.
Springbok management denied that Malherbe had deliberately bitten Trouville and the citing commissioner Peter Larter agreed.
In a statement from a World Rugby spokesman it was made clear that the USA team and their management played no part in the allegations.
"Independent Citing Commissioner Peter Later (England) is satisfied that no alleged biting incident occurred during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B match between South Africa and USA on October 7.
"Mr Larter's determination follows a detailed review of all video footage, an absence of a team referral and proactive dismissal by the USA team of claims made via social media that a South Africa player bit a USA player during the match.
"The matter again highlights the need to exercise caution when making such claims based on still photography.
