Auckland police are investigating an allegation that has been made against four England players following an alleged incident in the team hotel.
The Rugby Football Union confirmed the unnamed players are helping the police with their inquiries.
The alleged incident occurred in a private room at the team's Hilton hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning (local time) after England's 37-20 defeat to New Zealand.
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In a brief statement, the RFU said: ''The England rugby team has been informed by Auckland Police that an allegation has been made against four members of the England playing squad.
''Whilst no formal complaint has been made we are co-operating with the police and their enquiries.
''In the circumstances we are unable to make any further comment.''
A spokesperson for Auckland police would not confirm the nature of the allegation nor confirm the identity of the players.
Posted by: mark the hawk, hawksville on 8:44am Sat 21 Jun 08
had this been the England football team this would have been all over the front pages for weeks and the players vilified and named.
or could it be that the rugger b*ggers are better connected ?
had this been the England football team this would have been all over the front pages for weeks and the players vilified and named.
or could it be that the rugger b*ggers are better connected ?
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