Indefinite suspension
PA Auckland A senior Manukau rugby player has been suspended indefinitely by his club after an allegation that he bit part of an opposing player's ear off. "He has been suspended indefinitely until we find out what the Auckland Rugby Union says and because of anjgpossible future legal pro-
ceedings,” said the Club secretary, Barry Thomas. The club began an inquiry after the Northcote prop, Roddy MacLeod, laid, an assault complaint with police after losing part of his ear more than three weeks ago. MacLeod, aged 26, was injured when his team played Manukau at Papakura 4n a -.; •
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Press, 12 September 1987, Page 6
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