South Africa player arrested after alleged on-field assault

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12: A South Africa rugby player is in custody after an alleged on-field assault during his team’s win over USA in the World Rugby Classic on Saturday night.

The incident is believed to have taken place in the early stages of the game and the American player was taken to hospital with a back injury. USA lost the game 43-10 at the National Stadium in Devonshire.

A police statement said: “Police are investigating a report of assault that took place Saturday night at the World Ruby Classic (second game). As a result a man has been arrested in connection with an off-ball assault that took place during the USA/South Africa match.

“Police are appealing for witnesses, specifically anyone who may have video images of the assault, to contact Sergeant Derek Berry on 295-0011.”