A rugby player accused of assault has again been given game time despite protests from rival teams. The Tawa player, who has name suppression, ran out on the field when his team played Marist St Pats on Saturday, Wellington Rugby game day sheets show. Tawa chairman Dave Banks refused to comment about the player going out on Saturday when called by Stuff on Monday. Wellington Rugby has previously refused to say whether it knew the player was allowed out, or whether it approved this. Wellington Rugby will decide on what further action to take once that process has concluded.”The player faces two charges of assault with intent to injure.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2020 04:07 UTC