Danny Cipriani Arrested on Suspicion of Drink-Driving: Latest Details, Comments

Nick AkermanJun 1, 2015

England rugby star Danny Cipriani has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, according to Ralph Ellis of the Daily Mail.

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Cipriani was reportedly arrested at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning after a road accident involving his Mercedes and another car, according to Ellis. "He was given a breath test before being released on police bail," writes Ellis.

Oliver Ward, the player's agent, commented on the situation, reported by Sam Relph of the Mirror:

"There was a minor road traffic collision last night and Danny co-operated with police by going to the station," said Ward. "He has not been charged with any offence and is on unrestricted bail except to return to the station when the police have investigated what happened."

The Sale fly-half is hoping to make Stuart Lancaster's World Cup squad, having posted an excellent performance in the Three Lions' 73-12 win over Barbarians on Sunday. Cipriani added 33 individual points in a makeshift lineup, scoring two tries, one penalty and 10 conversions.

The Rugby Football Union said that they would withhold punishment on Cipriani until the judicial system had reached a decision, according to the BBC.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Danny Cipriani of England runs with the ball during the Rugby Union International match between England and the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on May 31, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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Lancaster's squad for the upcoming tournament—which will be hosted in England—has already been impacted by unsavoury incidents from other players.

He dismissed centre Manu Tuilagi from selection after he was convicted of assaulting two female police officers and a taxi driver, while hooker Dylan Hartley is no longer in contention after headbutting Saracens' Jamie George during a club appearance for Northampton Saints, as reported by Ellis.

Cipriani recently appeared in the Six Nations for England, but he remains on the periphery of Lancaster's side. The 27-year-old's arrest is unlikely to help his cause, particularly when considering how Lancaster has disciplined previous wrongdoers in his squad.