27 Jul 2018

Samoa sevens player pleads not guilty following altercation

From , 3:04 pm on 27 July 2018

Samoa sevens player Gordon Langkilde has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges following an altercation with Welsh team members at the World Cup in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Examiner reports Langkilde must remain in the United States while awaiting trial on two counts of battery, one count of assault and one count of misdemeanor.

The Samoa Rugby Union high performance manager, Zane Hilton, told Vinnie Wylie, Langkilde was released into the care of the team manager and they are continuing to support the player and his family.

Gordon Langkilde is tackled during the Vancouver Sevens in March.

Gordon Langkilde is tackled during the Vancouver Sevens in March. Photo: PHOTOSPORT