MX23RW : Friday, November 22 00:08:43| >> :600:420687:420687:

Stuart Lancaster unlikely to impose alcohol ban

England coach Stuart Lancaster says that "no specific ban" on alcohol has been talked about for players during the Rugby World Cup.

Stuart Lancaster has admitted that England are unlikely to impose an alcohol ban on players during the Rugby World Cup, despite previous misdemeanors.

Manu Tuilagi will not be considered by England until 2016 after he was fined for two counts of assaulting a police officer, assault by beating and causing criminal damage. Danny Cipriani, meanwhile, was arrested for drink driving in early June and will discover the outcome of a police investigation in August.

"The players know their responsibilities and the consequence of poor behaviour and poor decisions," said Lancaster, according to ESPN. "I will be very disappointed if we have to deal with any more of these things. But we haven't talked about any specific ban in any shape or form.

"[Cipriani] rang me at the time to explain what had happened, that he had been involved in an accident and taken to the police station and released without charge. He said he is due to go back and I said let's wait and see what happens at that point.

"He had had a great game for the Barbarians and was on his way to get packed to go to the airport and this incident occurred. He was concerned as his first port of call was to ring me."

Hooker Dylan Hartley has also been omitted from the World Cup squad after headbutting opponent Jamie George and subsequently being banned for four weeks.

ID:230687: cacheID:230687:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2846:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Danny Cipriani of England goes over to score his try during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium on February 14, 2015
Read Next:
Cipriani determined to nail down England spot
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!