Photo shows consequences of alleged attack while Rebels duel fined $ 16,300

A photo of facial injuries suffered by rebel player Lopeti Timani at the time of the shooting. an alleged attack from his teammate this weekend appeared. 19659007] Timani and his alleged attacker, Rebels No.8 Amanaki Mafi, were fined 15,000 Australian dollars ($ 16,300) for participating in a night clash in Dunedin on Sunday.

Mafi, 28, Japan International player of the year 2017 and Australian super rugby player of the year, he faces a serious charge of aggression for hurting with intent to hurt , an offense punishable by up to five years imprisonment.

It is understood that the two men were drinking in a house south of Dunedin when things went wrong and Mafi attacked Timani

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Rebels No. 8 were indicted by police, but were released on bail in District Court of Dunedin on Monday and allowed to return to Australia on the condition that he does not associate with his alleged victim. The case is expected in court on August 3.

Timani was to join France by the end of the week to join La Rochelle, while Mafi was supposed to have a month to execute his contract with the rebels before traveling to Japan to join the Top League club. the NTT Shining Arcs.

A photo provided to Fairfax Media shows severe facial bruising and swelling around Timani's eyes and cuts to his face. He was treated at the hospital but was not admitted for an extended stay. The authorities described his injuries as "moderate".

The Rebels imposed fines after finding that both players had broken the team's protocol and that the team's management had ordered 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 were finishing at the Rebels this season and were heading abroad to continue their playing career, it's normal, considering the seriousness of the incident, "With Rebels' board of directors, head coach David Wessels and club management, we have been striving this year to rebuild a culture that values ​​respect and excellence," he said. said Baden Stephenson, general manager of the Rebels In all we do

"The actions of these two players [are] totally contrary to the values ​​of our club and [have] tarnished the excellent work of so many club members, both on the field and off the field. "I only wish 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.

– Sydney Morning Herald