Former All Black Carl Hayman convicted of domestic assault in France

Former All Black prop Carl Hayman has reportedly been convicted of domestic assault in France.

French newspaper L'Equipe says the 39‑year‑old was handed a four‑month suspended prison sentence for domestic violence after being charged with several counts of violence against his wife between 2016 and 2018.

Hayman was also charged with psychological damage, nuisance calls and insults.

Hayman is now separated from his wife who reportedly suffered more than a year of violence and insults, before deciding to file a complaint in October 2018.

Hayman had been the forwards coach at French Top 14 club Pau but was fired in January following a New Year's Eve altercation with several players.

Hayman played 45 tests for the All Blacks before leaving New Zealand rugby after the 2007 World Cup.

[TVNZ]

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