Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu was dismissed from a Wallabies training camp in Brisbane yesterday due to reports that he is facing charges with drinking and driving.
Rugby Australia stated in a statement that Latu has returned to Sydney and will be meeting with Rugby Australia Integrity Units as well as New South Wales Rugby CEO Andrew Hore today.
In a newspaper report by the Sydney’s Daily Telegraph that police found Latu asleep in his car on Thursday night and he was over the legal alcohol limit.
The report also stated Latu did not report the matter to his New South Wales Waratahs Super Rugby team or Rugby Australia.
Hore says they were made aware of the incident by the Telegraph and they will be doing their own investigation on the matter.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson confirmed he was unaware of the incident and that he was disappointed to learn of it so close to the game.
The Telegraph also reported that Latu is due to appear in a Sydney court on June 6th.
The Waratahs will face the Jaquares at 9.45pm on Saturday.
In super rugby this week, Chiefs will take on the Reds at 7.35pm on Friday while the Brumbies will face the Bulls at 9.45pm on Friday.
[TVNZ]
