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The Melbourne rebels were mired in another off-field controversy with two players hanging indefinitely for an alleged assault in front of a nightclub.
Rebels' Nic Stirzaker calls his squad in round 10 of the Super Rugby. Blues and Rebels from Melbourne to Eden Park
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Pone Fa "Amausili and Hunter Paisami have been demobilized in the expectation of the outcome of a police investigation into the alleged incident in the early hours of Sunday morning. [19659005] A Facebook post from a woman claiming to be the sister of the victim accused the pair of delivering a "king's blow" to his brother from behind, making him lose consciousness and letting him bleed to the ground.
The Rebels confirmed that Fa & # 39; amausili and Paisami had been removed from their duties and that Rugby Australia had been made aware of the changing situation but had made no comment.
Fa amausili made a statement to the police while Paisami should do the same on Tuesday
He just came a week after a fight between rebel players Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani, the latter who would have feared for his life as he was attacked by the Japanese International and his brother at Dunedin.
Melbourne Rebels Player Amanaki Mafi Appears in Court
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Mafi and Timani Fined $ 15,000 each by ignoring the instructions of coach David Wessels not to go drinking.
Fa "amausili and Paisami are both in their first seasons with the Super Rugby franchise.
Prop Fa "Amausili, 21, has only played one game for the Rebels, an 11-minute comeback on the bench, but is signed to the club until the end. in 2020.
The Paisami Center, 20, has not yet made an appearance in Super Rugby and is engaged in a long-term contract.
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