Fijian Api Ratuniyarawa, 37, (pictured in Cardiff with his teammates) allegedly assaulted three women in separate incidents at the Revolution bar in Cardiff before he was meant to play for Barbarians today.
Fijian Api Ratuniyarawa, 37, was charged with sexual assault after night in CardiffA top international rugby star allegedly sexually assaulted three separate women as he partied with his team before a match he was supposed to play in today.
Ratuniyarawa had been out with other Barbarian players when he was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning and kept in custody. The Barbarians team was seen out drinking in the city on several nights, including one in which they dressed up in a Wild West theme. Pictured: Ratuniyarawa and Barbarians teammates including Selestino Ravutaumada and Simione Kuruvoli The rugby star had been due to play for the Barbarians against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff today.
Prosecutor Michael Evans said: 'Ratuniyarawa is accused of penetrating two of the women with his finger and touching the breast and body of a third woman.In footage from a Barbarians training session, Ratuniyarawa was seen playing alongside his teammatesRatuniyarawa, who spoke only to confirm his name and address, was remanded on 'stringent' bail conditions and put on an electronic curfew between 7pm and 7am.
A Barbarians spokesman said: 'As soon as we were contacted by South Wales Police we cooperated fully, assisting them with their inquiries.Ratuniyarawa, from West Northamptonshire, was charged with sexual assault by penetration and by touching.
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