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A tourist wears a towel and sleeves in Beijing in China as protection against the heat. China's National Meteorological Center issued a "blue" temperature alert, predicting hot weather will exceed 40 degrees in some areas. Associated Press
Is Peter de Villiers getting a raw deal from critics?
No, former Bok coach Carel du Plessis, tells Murray Williams. "He's not being unfairly targeted. It goes with that position. If you're at national level you'll have to be ready for the questions that will be asked."
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