Bastareaud attcked and suffers severe facial injuries in NZ

bleg

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud is to return home from Les Bleus' tour of the southern hemisphere after reportedly being assaulted in Wellington in the early hours of this morning.

The 20-year-old Stade Francais player was apparently set upon by a group of four or five people at 3am local time in New Zealand following France's 14-10 defeat to the All Blacks, in which he did not feature.

Bastareaud is believed to have suffered severe facial injuries and will undergo tests this week to determine the extent of the damage.

The player has not made a complaint but the French federation (FFR) are expected to report the incident to their New Zealand counterparts.

France conclude their tour Down Under with a Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

7mountpleasant

Kiwis not covering themselves in glory again, they started throwing bottles and other objects at the french team after their victory in first test.

toomevara

7mountpleasant wrote: »

Kiwis not covering themselves in glory again, they started throwing bottles and other objects at the french team after their victory in first test.

Appalling supporters, the worst in world rugby.

7mountpleasant

7mountpleasant wrote: »

Kiwis not covering themselves in glory again, they started throwing bottles and other objects at the french team after their victory in first test.

The camera was panning the crowd in Carrisbrook and you could see Frenchies getting pelted with missiles

NickNolte

NZ aren't really doing their reputation any favours. Over the years certain players and supporters have repeatedly represented themselves as petulant, violent scumbags. Pity really.

OldJay

NickNolte wrote: »

NZ aren't really doing their reputation any favours. Over the years certain players and supporters have repeatedly represented themselves as petulant, violent scumbags. Pity really.

Unless you know something that the rest of us don't, I'd say this generalising about New Zealanders is uncalled for.

The incident apparently happened in the early hours of the morning in the city, in circumstances undisclosed to the general public and by people whose identity, at this moment in time, is also undisclosed to the general public.

Tomtom364

they must have been either drunk, stupid or highly offended about something because... who the hell would attack Mathieu Bastareaud! he is a monster!

anonymous_joe

Justind wrote: »

Unless you know something that the rest of us don't, I'd say this generalising about New Zealanders is uncalled for.

The incident apparently happened in the early hours of the morning in the city, in circumstances undisclosed to the general public and by people whose identity, at this moment in time, is also undisclosed to the general public.

It might be a bit unfair on New Zealanders, but judging by their fans it's not unaccurate.

I've met plenty of New Zealanders, and they've been lovely people, but if the fans are throwing stuff at the French because they lost a game that's really not on.

Size=everything

You must remember that unlike other nations bar South Africa in New Zealand rugby is so mainstream that of course this carry on will happen. Imagine if all english and Irish football fans followed rugby that historic meeting at Croker would of been a full blown riot!

thomond2006

And some of ye think Limerick is bad. :mad:

GymJim

Tomtom364 wrote: »

they must have been either drunk, stupid or highly offended about something because... who the hell would attack Mathieu Bastareaud! he is a monster!

Exactly it took 4 or 5!

7mountpleasant

What I found really shocking was the news reports about it after, new zealand press didn't make a big deal of it and just put it down to drunken students messing around becasue dunedin is a student city, can't stand kiwi rugby supporters or the kiwi press.

Size=everything

thomond2006 wrote: »

And some of ye think Limerick is bad. :mad:

I wasn't aware he got stabbed?


Kidding!

OldJay

7mountpleasant wrote: »

What I found really shocking was the news reports about it after, new zealand press didn't make a big deal of it and just put it down to drunken students messing around becasue dunedin is a student city, can't stand kiwi rugby supporters or the kiwi press.

It apparently happened some distance away and on another island...in Wellington

Chucky the tree

I'd wait to find out the full side of the story before condeming a whole nation. The fact he doesn't want to report and basically hope it all goes away is a bit strange.

wexican

Deleted User wrote: »

The camera was panning the crowd in Carrisbrook and you could see Frenchies getting pelted with missiles

Dunedin is a university town and they usually sell cheap tickets to the uni students. The "scarfies", as the students there are known as, have the reputation of being drunken, brawling, drug fueled lunatics. (I should know, I studied there for a semester)

recessionproof

NickNolte wrote: »

NZ aren't really doing their reputation any favours. Over the years certain players and supporters have repeatedly represented themselves as petulant, violent scumbags. Pity really.

Unfortunately any Kiwi i have met (i have met well over 50 in my life) has been quite an unpleasant individual. Truly an arrogant race, i don't know why but thats been my personal experiences

OldJay

recessionproof wrote: »

Truly an arrogant race, i don't know why but thats been my personal experiences

:eek:

Oh come on...

NickNolte

recessionproof wrote: »

Unfortunately any Kiwi i have met (i have met well over 50 in my life) has been quite an unpleasant individual. Truly an arrogant race, i don't know why but thats been my personal experiences

I've met some really nice Kiwis over the years but a disproportionate number of assholes as well. Unfortunately I've found the same with Australians and South Africans - mostly the men - who are full of obnoxious bravado and are a bit thick. It's a gross generalisation of course but it's quite noticeable.

bleg

while i wouldn't be the biggest NZ fans fan some of the generalizations here are pretty bad.

NickNolte

There's nothing wrong with using generalisations. If you don't like it, get off the internet.

Peter B

I have found NZ fans so friendly until you start talking to them about rugby. Then the arrogance and cockiness oozes out!

thomond2006

Germans
Nice people, just don't mention the war.

New Zealanders
Nice people, just don't mention the rugby!

SpAcEd OuT

thomond2006 wrote: »

Germans
Nice people, just don't mention the war.

New Zealanders
Nice people, just don't mention the rugby!

haha brilliant.

thomond2006

Cheers spaced out. :)

Trojan

NZ sources report that Kevin Mealamu and Tana Umaga are helping the police with their enquiries.

twinytwo

Justind wrote: »

Unless you know something that the rest of us don't, I'd say this generalising about New Zealanders is uncalled for.

The incident apparently happened in the early hours of the morning in the city, in circumstances undisclosed to the general public and by people whose identity, at this moment in time, is also undisclosed to the general public.

Its the Sh attitude towards rugby and sport in general if you cant beat them , rough them up happens in rugby, International rules etc

chupacabra

I know many Kiwis and im proud to call each one my friend. I have never met or come across one as you describe them in this thread so i cant really comment. But this is still a shocking incident to happen to a player who is only 20.

jank

I wonder will the NZ press even mention this?

OldJay

twinytwo wrote: »

Its the Sh attitude towards rugby and sport in general if you cant beat them , rough them up happens in rugby, International rules etc

You know nothing about the incident to even begin to comment about its details. Nothing. Late at night. On the town. A fight. Thats about all thats out on it.

You and other convenient tribalists are hijacking this whole hoohah to blurt your own pre-conceived prejudices towards Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans.
Just sad.

toomevara

Justind wrote: »

You and other convenient tribalists are hijacking this whole hoohah to blurt your own pre-conceived prejudices towards Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans.
Just sad.

Not true, I like Saffies and Aussies...:D(i jest!, I Jest!)

OldJay

According to French newspaper, Le Monde, Bastareaud doesn't want to press charges.

Aidric

NickNolte wrote: »

NZ aren't really doing their reputation any favours. Over the years certain players and supporters have repeatedly represented themselves as petulant, violent scumbags. Pity really.

recessionproof wrote: »

Unfortunately any Kiwi i have met (i have met well over 50 in my life) has been quite an unpleasant individual. Truly an arrogant race, i don't know why but thats been my personal experiences

Some real crass generalisations going on here and it's being let fly, strange.
I too have met plenty kiwis down the years and none of them come close to the above descriptions.

RuggieBear

seriously lads, some pretty pathetic and gross generalisations going on here