England Rugby chiefs defended centre Mike Tindall following allegations he’d behaved inappropriately on a night out during the World Cup in New Zealand.
The UK Sun tabloid reported on Thursday that Tindall, who recently married Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, had “kissed and groped” a beautiful blonde while watching a dwarf-throwing contest.
It was further alleged he’d buried his head in her breasts as England enjoyed a night out in a Queenstown bar following their victory over Argentina in their opening World Cup match.
However, an England spokesman, in a Rugby Football Union statement issued on Thursday, defended the conduct of Tindall, England’s captain against the Pumas, by saying: “Mike and several of the players were enjoying an evening out after he had led the team to a hard-earned victory over Argentina.
“Like all the lads he plays for England with a massive amount of passion and he was relaxing after a tough match.”
The RFU statement added there would be no further comment.
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