Uruguay players go on drunken rampage in Japan

Unable to pull off an upset victory over Wales at the Rugby World Cup, Uruguay are causing problems elsewhere.

Two players from the Uruguay rugby team were caught on camera tackling a staff member and damaging property at a nightclub in Japan during a drinking session following their final pool game of the Rugby World Cup.

The NZ Herald reports Police in Japan are investigating the alleged assault having questioned players before they left Japan earlier this week.

The group of players visited BaconEgg nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning after suffering a 35-13 loss to Wales and ultimately failing to make the tournament quarter-finals.

As seen in security footage of the incident, one player tackled a staff member leaving him with a minor back injury. 

Several other players were seen spilling drinks on DJ equipment, punching walls and mirrors, and tearing apart a stuffed bear.
The club, which has been closed since the incident, is considering filing a criminal complaint.

The Uruguay team won one game and lost three at the World Cup, finishing last in their group. 

NZ Herald

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