By Simon PlumbFrench rugby bosses have launched action against Ali Williams after the former All Blacks' arrest in Paris in an alleged cocaine bust. The French National Rugby League (LNR) has today announced disciplinary proceedings are now formally open against Williams, 35. Williams was charged by French police with buying cocaine last weekend, while former Australian international James O'Connor was charged with being in possession of the Class A drug after police stopped the pair on Sunday. "Ali Williams and James O'Connor will be convened by the commission on a date to be communicated at a later date." New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has criticised Williams and Carter, who have both used social media to apologise for their behaviour.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 04, 2017 02:37 UTC