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The rebels imposed fines after finding that both players had broken the team's protocol and that the team's management had instructed them not to drink after the match. The Rebels lost to the Highlanders 43-37 in their last clash but were still waiting for the results of other games overnight to decide whether or not they would play-offs.
Each player was sentenced to a maximum fine. "Despite the fact that Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani have finished at the Rebels this season and have headed overseas to continue their playing career, it's only appropriate, given the seriousness of the game. "With the Rebels board of directors, head coach David Wessels and the club management, we have been striving this year to rebuild a culture that values respect and respect for people. excellence, "said Baden Stephenson, general manager of the Rebels.In all that we do
" The actions of these two players [are] totally contrary to the values of our club and [have] tarnished the excellent the work of so many club members, both on the field and off the field.
"I only hope that Amanaki and Lopeti really think and learn from this very disturbing incident."
"The club has supported both players in recent days and will continue to ensure their well-being now and in the future."
Rugby Australia is conducting a separate investigation, which will not end until the outcome criminal proceedings before the Dunedin District Court.
The rebels said the players' fines would be paid back to the Victoria Quilt program, which is designed to use rugby as a way to prevent domestic violence.
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