Rebels number eight Amanaki Mafi has been released on bail after appearing in court in Dunedin charged with intent to injure in an altercation with team mate Lopeti Timani.
Japan international Mafi had been arrested on Sunday following the incident and detained in custody until his court appearance on Monday – for which he has been charged with intent to injure. He was bailed to addresses in Melbourne and Japan, the local Otago Daily Times reported.
The incident happened in the aftermath of the Rebels’ 43-37 defeat at the hands of Highlanders which ultimately sent them crashing out of the competition at the group stages, as it later transpired that the Sharks were able to beat the Jaguares in Durban.