The New Zealand Rugby Union and Highlanders are investigating an incident involving Highlanders player Fetu’u Vainikolo, NZRU General Manager Professional Rugby Neil Sorensen said today.
“We are aware that a member of the public has made a complaint to the Highlanders about Fetu’u Vainikolo after an incident at a Dunedin bar early on Saturday morning (14 February),” Mr Sorensen said.
“We are taking the matter seriously and have commenced our own misconduct process, together with Highlanders team management, which will ascertain the facts and determine any penalty deemed appropriate,” Mr Sorensen concluded.
The Collective Employment Agreement (CEA) between the NZRU and its professional players includes a formal process for investigating any incidents of misconduct.
The NZRU and Highlanders will make further comment at the completion of the misconduct hearing, which is expected to take place this week.
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