A selectively clipped video that misleadingly suggested All Blacks star Jordie Barrett refused to shake the hand of President Cyril Ramaphosa provides a relatively benign example of the harm that can be caused when lies spread online.
Shortly after the prize-giving ceremony at the Stade de France last Saturday, clips that seem to show Barrett snubbing Ramaphosa circulated online.
In the clips, there is no evidence the two shook hands and Ramaphosa appears to shoot a glare at Barrett that suggests they had an altercation.