Former Wallaby James O' Connor and former Kiwi Ali Williams arrested..
Unfortunately, they succumbed to temptation as many folks do now and the end result is that they will be remembered for these transgressions and not their performances on the field.
What a pity.
We can only hope and pray that this is not widespread in the rugby community.
Beeno winning this argument hands down.
I really thought Bieber O'Connor had sorted his crap out.
He reminds me so much of Jesse Ryder.
So much natural talent, but f*cked in the head! (though Jesse had a torrid upbringing too)
Ali Williams.... I always had my doubts about the type of person he is. he just looks like scum.
If you look at the demographics there is always a percentage of people who mess up with drugs, addiction , etc. so it is only to be expected that our sports teams will contain a few. Sad but true.
Ali-J Williams made the purchase- and poor O'Connor was "possibly" acting as the watch.
Williams, O'Connor charged for cocaine26 February 2017, 22:38
French police on Sunday charged former All Black Ali Williams with buying cocaine and Australian international James O'Connor with possession of the drug, police sources said.
The pair, who play in France's Top 14 league, were arrested at 3:00 am on Saturday outside a nightclub near the Champs Elysees in possession of 2.4 grams (0.08 ounces) of the substance.
They were released from custody on Sunday evening with Williams, 35, due to appear in court at a later date having accepted the charge.
O'Connor faces a fine on the lesser charge of possession, Paris police sources said.
Initial indications from the police investigation suggest Williams bought the drug, although he tested negative for it, while O'Connor, who tested positive, was not involved in the purchase.
Plain-clothes officers saw Williams in a car with two suspected drug dealers while O'Connor was outside and appeared to be acting as a lookout, police said.
When they were challenged, Williams attempted to get rid of the cocaine by throwing it away, added a police source who said the two players had clearly been drinking.
Police said €180 changed hands in the deal. The pair were detained along with the suspected dealers.
The two players were interviewed by drugs police officers during their spell in custody.
Racing 92 released a statement on Saturday saying their player Williams had been suspended indefinitely, but Toulon said they would wait before deciding whether to discipline O'Connor.
Williams earned 77 New Zealand caps between 2002 and 2012 and plays in the second row. He was part of the All Black team that won the 2011 World Cup.
O'Connor, 26, who plays on the wing or at fullback for Toulon, appeared 44 times for Australia between 2008 and 2013. He made his debut at 18, the second youngest Wallaby in Australian rugby history.
Toulon to suspend O'Connor over cocaine bust2017-02-27 21:08
Toulon - Toulon will suspend Australian internationalJames O'Connor after Paris police charged him with possession of cocaine, the Top 14 club's president said on Monday. French police on Sunday charged former All Black Ali Williams with buying cocaine and O'Connor with possession of the drug. The pair were arrested at 04:00 on Saturday outside a nightclub near the Champs Elysees in possession of 2.4 grams of the substance. O'Connor is due back in Toulon later on Monday, club president Mourad Boudjellal saying he would await talks with the utility back before making a final decision on his sanction. Racing 92 imposed an indefinite ban on Williams. "It's tough to defend him. We'll talk about it with him," Boudjellal said of O'Connor. "He's a 26-year-old kid, I'm neither there to destroy him nor support him. It's complicated." O'Connor's contract with Toulon comes to an end at the end of the season, Boudjellal confirming that his deal would not be extended. "When you're under the influence of alcohol, you rarely shine. For James, I blame it more on distress than stupidity. We'll look after him. I know there are things to sort out, but it's not cocaine that will do it for him," he said. Boudjellal also voiced his concerns that cocaine had become commonplace in players' post-match festivities."It's only my opinion, but I have the impression that in certain clubs and among many players, coke is very popular," he said. "We've had the alcohol stage, now we're at another one. We can't support that. That needs to stop."
O'Connor's run-in with Paris police is the latest off-field digression for a player who made his Wallabies debut at the age of 18 and has gone on to win 44 caps.
He was infamously banned from boarding a plane in Perth shortly after his last Test, against Argentina in 2013, later apologising for the drunken incident. O'Connor decided to move to England where he played for London Irish before joining Toulon in 2014.
The 26-year-old headed home to join Reds in a bid to boost his chances of being selected for the Wallabies for the 2015 World Cup.
But he missed the cut for Michael Cheika's squad and exercised an early-release clause that saw him head back to Toulon.
Its he old story, kbbs corrupting the Ozzies. Who would like to have neighbours like the kiwis!!Of course the Ozzies should show more moral rectitude than to succumb to kiwi levels!!!!!
REDSMAN PLEASE WARN YOUR FELLOW COUNTRYMAN TO BE VERY CAREFUL OF ANY ASSOCIATION THEY HAVE WITH KIWIS! BAD COMPANY CORRUPTS MORALS ETC
BEENO UNDERSTANDABLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE WELL BEING OF THE OZZIES.
In the end, the All Black brand image is being tainted by this behaviour. Just as bad as the Springbok ear-biter it always has the effect of generalisation by Joe Public..
Not complicated really.


