French rugby starts disciplinary proceedings against Ali WilliamsGETTY IMAGES French rugby has begun disciplinary proceedings against Ali Williams. French rugby authorities have begun action against former All Black Ali Williams following his arrest in a drugs bust. The National Rugby League (LNR) announced on Friday (Saturday NZ time) that its disciplinary committee had been instructed to initiate proceedings against Williams and former Wallaby James O'Connor, after they were arrested in Paris. "Ali Williams and James O'Connor will be convened by the commission on a date to be announced later." READ MORE:* 'French rugby has a cocaine problem'* Ali Williams: I made a big mistake* Ali Williams is charged after arrestThe two players had been arrested and placed in custody last weekend in Paris, allegedly in possession of 2.4 grams of cocaine.

Source: Stuff March 04, 2017 04:30 UTC