Former Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu has been involved in another drink driving incident, this time in Paris.
Latu's club Stade Francais today confirmed that the 28-year-old "was involved in a traffic accident causing material damage early Sunday afternoon."
Respected sports newspaper L'Equipe and news outlet RTL had previously reported that Latu had been drinking alcohol and then fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and allegedly hit several parked vehicles.
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https://twitter.com/SFParisRugby/status/1376545436476002309?s=20Latu was then taken to hospital for a check-up and charged by police with drink driving.
"Prior to any possible sanction and in order to shed light on the circumstances in which the accident took place, the player will meet with the club management," a Stade Francais statement said.
Latu had a similar incident in Sydney in 2019.
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Then playing for the Waratahs, Latu pleaded guilty in court to mid range drink driving after being found slumped at the wheel of his car and registering a 0.135 blood alcohol reading.
Despite that, Latu was one of the star's of Australia's 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign.
He told AFP this year that he was keen to add to his 19 Test caps.
"I haven't spoken to Dave Rennie but I'd love to," Latu said.
"With the rules and stuff and the depth Australian rugby has at hooker I don't think they'll be bringing back any foreigners to fill in that position.
"It's a team I always want to be a part of.
"If the opportunity comes up I would take it with both hands."
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