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Guildford steps down from Crusaders

20th January 2013 09:09

Zac Guildford All Blacks press conference

Zac Guildford: In trouble... again

Crusaders wing Zac Guildford has voluntarily stood down from involvement with the Crusaders after a late-night incident at a residential home in Christchurch last weekend.

Guildford, 23, has admitted being involved in the incident after attending a private house party.

He informed Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder during the week and chose to remove himself from the team environment while the matter is considered by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and the Crusaders.

"We and the Crusaders were very disappointed to learn of this incident. As a result, the NZRU has initiated misconduct proceedings against Zac," said NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew.

"We will be meeting with Zac and his representative in the following week to discuss the matter, and next steps.

"As his employer, we want to ensure that the process respects Zac's right to a fair hearing so we do not wish to comment further at this stage."

Comments

JayStarr says...

This is very sad to hear... He is one of my favourite players - such a talent. I don't know what his problems are, but this boy obviously needs help and support, so I hope the NZRU and Crusaders don't cast him aside.

Good luck Zac.

Posted 11:39 20th January 2013

ruck_man7 says...

Oh dear!l

Please someone help this kid out!

Posted 11:36 20th January 2013

hybrid187 says...

This is good talent going to waste.

Posted 11:24 20th January 2013

RugbyLeRoux says...

LAD!

Posted 11:01 20th January 2013

abanks11 says...

What a pity, thought he had a promising future in the game

Posted 10:07 20th January 2013

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