The fate of Rebels five-eighth Danny Cipriani, who is being investigated by the Super Rugby club for a nightclub incident, won’t be announced until Tuesday.
Cipriani allegedly stole a bottle of vodka from a Chapel St nightclub and was then asked to leave the Prahran premises following the team’s opening loss to NSW just over a week ago.
He was due to front management and the senior players group, led by skipper Stirling Mortlock, on Monday.
However the players had other commitments, which forced the process to be delayed until Tuesday.
Cipriani is likely to punished with a fine.
The English import, who’s played seven Tests, starred for the Rebels in their thrilling one-point win over the Brumbies on Friday night.
He kicked a penalty in the final minute to seal the unexpected victory at AAMI Park.
The Rebels travel to New Zealand to face the winless Chiefs on Saturday night in round three action.
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The Crusaders scrum was dominant, so rather than risk yellow cards or penalty tries, Melbourne's coach replaced the three forwards at once.
The referee initially awarded the try but had to overturn it - presumably on advice from TMO.
Melbourne's scrum was embarrassed by the push from the home side.
