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Billy Vunipola (31 ans, 75 sélections) a publié un communiqué réfutant les informations selon lesquelles il aurait menacé les clients et le staff d’un bar à Majorque suite à son arrestation dimanche matin.
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Le numéro 8 des Saracens et de l’équipe d’Angleterre a confirmé dans ce communiqué qu’il avait été accusé d’avoir refusé de se soumettre à la loi et condamné à une amende de 240 euros dans le cadre d’une procédure express, mais il nie les informations selon lesquelles il aurait été violent.
L’enquête de la police espagnole est désormais close, selon le joueur qui a déclaré qu’il coopérerait avec les Saracens dans leur processus interne.
Des informations venant d’Espagne ont affirmé que l’international anglais à 75 sélections, qui s’est engagé pour deux ans à Montpellier à partir de la saison prochaine, avait menacé les clients et le staff d’un bar à Palma, la capitale de Majorque, jetant des bouteilles et des tabourets sur le personnel de sécurité. Il a toutefois démenti ces informations, affirmant qu’il n’y avait eu « aucune violence ».
Sa déclaration a été partagée par Saracens sur X lundi.
A statement on behalf of Billy Vunipola.#YourSaracens? pic.twitter.com/JvqiDAeiZh
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) April 29, 2024
La déclaration se lit comme suit : « Je peux confirmer que j’ai été impliqué dans un malheureux malentendu à la sortie d’un club à Majorque dimanche, qui a dégénéré.
« Contrairement à ce que rapportent les médias, il n’y a pas eu de violence, pas de bagarre et je n’ai menacé personne à aucun moment, ni avec des bouteilles, ni avec des chaises, ni avec quoi que ce soit d’autre.
« J’ai été accusé de résistance à la loi et, à l’issue d’un ‘procès express’, j’ai payé une amende de 240 euros.
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« L’enquête de la police espagnole est désormais close et je rentre au Royaume-Uni aujourd’hui.
« Je coopérerai évidemment avec le dispositif interne des Saracens et je m’excuse sans réserve pour les désagréments subis par toutes les personnes impliquées. »
Le prochain match des Saracens est contre les Bristol Bears en Gallagher Premiership le 11 mai, ce qui signifie que le problème peut avoir été réglé d’ici là par le club.
Le club justement a également publié une brève déclaration : « Saracens est au courant d’un incident impliquant Billy Vunipola à Majorque.
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« Nous allons bien sûr gérer cet incident en interne et ne ferons aucun autre commentaire d’ici là. »
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Ned me old shinwah, it’s probably not a bad idea to learn how to spell the last names of great All Blacks wingers. (Otherwise we will demean our memories of Grant Bitty, Jonah Lima, Joe Rococo and Doug Howler.)
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31 Go to commentsIt is a travesty that 8/12 teams play in the finals, and that 4 wins out of 14 might be enough to get you there, but every competition has this to some degree. If it was only the top 4 going through, then this season would have been over for 6 of the teams 4 weeks ago. Super Rugby is simply a feeder competition for the All Blacks and Wallabies. There are low stakes and no consequences because so few people care who wins Super Rugby. In football, winning the Champions League is the pinnacle for any player or fan. The fate of national teams in the world cup or Euros is a complete second fiddle to The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundelsliga etc… Same with the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB. Players and fans care deeply about their team winning NBA title, but don’t care at all about USA winning gold at the Olympics. Or more locally with Rugby League, the Hierarchy is probably NRL > State of Origin > International. For some maybe State of Origin is the top. Super Rugby is low consequence and low stakes because no one cares enough about the outcome. Players ultimately want to play for the ABs, not the Hurricanes or Blues. Casual fans aren’t talking about SR selections but everyone has an opinion on Sam Cane or Ian Foster. Super Rugby is a means to an end. The only context it has is how it effects who is selected for the ABs.
6 Go to commentsPlayoffs featuring 4 or 6 teams would mean the other teams playing meaningless games for longer and a further drop of interest in Australia. But yes a 12 team competition with 8 teams making finals is ridiculous.
6 Go to commentsJoe's picks will be more interesting than Razors. The dumping of Dave Rennie for Jones has to be one of the worst exec decisions of all time. Joe and Dave have similar styles and personalities, the players should like that. Predicting some success for Aus this year. Well more than last year!
2 Go to commentsHey Ben, Thanks for your opinion article. As a die hard rugby tragic and loyal supporter of the game can I say your article seems a touch negative so I would like to offer a slightly different spin on it. I am assuming that the sole purpose of the Super Rugby competition is not just to be a training camp for the International teams but an independent event and competition in its own right with sponsors, media companies and teams that need a financial return. Now, from this rugby fans perspective, I am enjoying the last few weeks of the competition and enjoying the fact that most teams can still make the play offs and nobody wants the wooden spoon. Most rugby followers would agree to it being a travesty if the Crusaders or the Waratahs now made it to the final but history tells us it is very unlikely with the importance of home ground advantage. Playing each team once and a four team final would give the competition integrity and a level playing field for all teams but I would be surprised if it could satisfy the financial demands of the TV rights. Maybe a six team finals series might be a possible compromise.
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6 Go to commentsAs article says re Japanese Final. Todd Blackadder up against his old mentor/ coach at Canterbury and the Crusaders , Robbie Deans. Both legends in this part of the world. Richie Mo’unga, ( another legend), playing brilliantly for Toddy’s team.Great to hear.
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