Saracens' Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident
Summary
Totoa Auvaa, a rugby player for Saracens, will not face punishment after a nightclub incident involving England cricket players Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) found Stokes and Atkinson broke team rules but did not blame anyone for violent behavior. Saracens say they support Auvaa and have closed their investigation.Key Facts
- Totoa Auvaa is a 21-year-old rugby player for Saracens.
- Auvaa was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and player Gus Atkinson.
- Stokes and Atkinson broke a midnight curfew set by their team during a celebration after winning a cricket Test match.
- A member of England’s security staff was hurt and needed medical help after being allegedly hit by Auvaa.
- The ECB disciplined Stokes and Atkinson for breaking conduct rules but said there was no violent wrongdoing.
- A separate cricket regulator found no case against anyone for the incident.
- Saracens said they were not involved in the ECB’s process and criticized this.
- Saracens concluded no further action is needed and are supporting Auvaa.
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