Thread: Former Crusader's alleged cocaine use sees Top League team willingly forfeit season

A Kiwi rugby player has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of using cocaine, according to a report in The Japan Times.
Hino Red Dolphins forward Joel Everson, who previously played for the Canterbury and Southland provincial sides, was arrested after police saw him walking and behaving in an unusual manner about 4.30am Wednesday in the central Tokyo district Roppongi, the Times reported.
Police made Everson – who hasn’t played in any of the Red Dolphins six games this season – give a urine sample, after he initially refused, the Times said.
He was found to have taken cocaine, the newspaper reported.
The Red Dolphins, a Japan Top League club, have announced his indefinite suspension from team activities.
In a statement on their website, the club wrote its “apologies for scandals by our members”.
“A member of the Hino Motors Rugby Club (team name: Hino Red Dolphins) was arrested on March 4 for allegedly using illegal drugs.

#TopLeague side Hino Red Dolphins have stopped all activities indefinitely after one of their players was arrested March 4 for illegal drug use.Player arrested is Joel Everson - previously with Canterbury and Southland.

Following arrest of a player for alleged cocaine use, Hino Red Dolphins have suspended all activities & pulled out of remainder of their #TopLeague games (Rounds 7 to 15) - should competition start up again.

How points will be determined to be decided at later date.#rugbyjp

“We deeply apologise for being arrested for a serious violation of law. In addition, we deeply apologise to the fans who support Hino Red Dolphins on a daily basis, and to the many stakeholders who support us, for causing great inconvenience.”
They would “cooperate fully with the police investigation”, the club wrote.
The Top League has been suspended since February 23, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
This article first appeared on nzherald.co.nz and is republished with permission.

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Canterbury are not the Crusaders for whom he was only in the wider training squad.

Interesting though I’ve heard of this before. In Japanese culture the whole team takes responsibility for the actions of the individuals.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Canterbury are not the Crusaders for whom he was only in the wider training squad.

Indeed, I guess Hino Red Dolphins player would not attract so many views.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

In Japanese culture the whole team takes responsibility for the actions of the individuals.

Seems strange to me.

Seems quite harsh but then again maybe that's why stories like this coming out of Japan seem rare.

Either way, bet ole mate here is feeling like a world class twat.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Either way, bet ole mate here is feeling like a world class twat.

I would imagine he is in a world of hurt tight now.

Kiwis, causing trouble the world over...

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Kiwis, causing trouble the world over...

Yea, almost as bad the Poms . . .