New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders have brought in lawyer Steph Dyhrberg to investigate claims that emerged following separate late-night incidents while the Crusaders were in South Africa this month. New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders say they are treating the allegations seriously - though they clash with the players' own version of events. A woman says Crusaders and All Blacks first five Richie Mo'unga spat beer at her and inappropriately touched her. A week later, after the team played Cape Town locals the Stormers, a second incident - involving All Black George Bridge - occurred. The club and the players would "desperately" like to get hold of CCTV footage of the incident in McDonald's to clear their names, he said, and they have put in a request with police.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 21, 2019 20:48 UTC