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| Gloucester and England rugby player Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with carrying out a serious attack outside a Bath nightclub. | Gloucester and England rugby player Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with carrying out a serious attack outside a Bath nightclub. |
| A man in his 20s received head injuries in the incident on 26 October. He was later discharged from hospital. | A man in his 20s received head injuries in the incident on 26 October. He was later discharged from hospital. |
| The 29-year-old winger from Cheltenham is due at Bath Magistrates' Court on 2 January to face a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. | |
| Nicknamed the Volcano, he has won five England caps. | Nicknamed the Volcano, he has won five England caps. |
| The Tongan-born player qualified for England through residency and made his debut during this year's Six Nations competition. | The Tongan-born player qualified for England through residency and made his debut during this year's Six Nations competition. |
| Alastair Downey, Gloucester Rugby Club spokesman, said there was "no reason" Vainikolo could not feature in the Premiership club's next match. | Alastair Downey, Gloucester Rugby Club spokesman, said there was "no reason" Vainikolo could not feature in the Premiership club's next match. |
| In a statement, the club said the player "vigorously contests" the allegation and would not allow the case to distract him from his game. | In a statement, the club said the player "vigorously contests" the allegation and would not allow the case to distract him from his game. |
| Mr Downey said: "As demonstrated this season, [he] remains completely focused on his rugby." | Mr Downey said: "As demonstrated this season, [he] remains completely focused on his rugby." |