Friday 22 October 2010

Swedish Players Attacked.

Disturbing reports are appearing in various papers throughout Europe regarding an assault on four players in the Men's National Squad.
The squad are staying in Zagreb preparing for the important group match against Croatia, some of the players flew out on Wednesday, with others joining the group on Thursday and Friday.
It appears that the four players in question decided to be spectators at a Europa Cup Match between Dynamo Zagreb and Club Bruges on Thursday evening. Upon arrival at their hotel after the match they were attacked by a bunch of football hooligans wielding clubs and sticks. The four players fled into the hotel lobby and escaped serious injury, collecting a few bruises between them.
The incident is being investigated by the local police force and the Croatian Rugby Federation.
This appears to be an isolated case and there does not seem to be a concerted cause against the Swedish Rugby Squad, however it is disconcerting that this attack took place.

After being checked by a doctor, the players appear to be physically sound and are resting, preparing for the match tomorrow.
As an aside to this Eric Lundquist has been injured in training and his place in the squad has been taken by Hannes Ericsson.
Let's hope that there are no further mishaps and the squad get the result they deserve.

1 comment:

  1. who is in the squad ?
    what is the starting line up ?

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