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Naitasiri under-19 rugby player in custody for allegedly assaulting referee

Naitasiri under-19 rugby player in custody for allegedly assaulting referee

By Naveel Krishant
30/08/2020

The Naitasiri under-19 rugby player who allegedly assaulted the referee yesterday is currently in Police custody.

Police say they continue to investigate the matter.

They have also confirmed that they are awaiting the medical report of the referee.

Meanwhile, Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor says they will not take any attack on their officials lightly.

This is after a Naitasiri Under-19 player allegedly assaulted the referee in their match against Tailevu.

O’Connor says the maximum penalty the player can get is life ban.

He further says that they are also considering the future of the Naitasiri Under-19 team in the competition.

The CEO says he has asked the official to get a medical report so the matter can be reported to Police.

O’Connor says the match was awarded to Tailevu.

Naveel

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