Cameron Hill

Now, Ioanni's older brother Salah also spoke in court on Wednesday and said he had wanted the centre to undergo mental health checks due to head knocks he sustained over his career.

This apparently has not happened.

The prosecution had opposed Ioanni's bail, which he was applying for, over fears he would not behave appropriately if he was released.

Magistrate Anne Thacker adjourned the case until the 8th of June.

That's about all for today's Rugby Daily.

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