19 Jun 2018

Fiji rugby player charged with serious assault

6:51 am on 19 June 2018

A Fiji national rugby sevens player Isake Katonibau has been charged with serious assault and remanded in custody.

Fiji Village reports he is alleged to have assaulted a police officer on Sunday after the officer came across a group of men fighting in Suva.

Katonibau is alleged to have punched the officer twice in the mouth.

The case has been adjourned until Monday.

Isake Katonibau of Fiji charges forward against USA at the Singapore Sevens.

Isake Katonibau of Fiji charges forward against USA at the Singapore Sevens. Photo: World Rugby / Martin Seras Lima