Billy Vunipola, the Saracens 3rd row, recently found himself at the heart of an incident which could have shaken his future career in Montpellier. But according to the latest news, his transfer to the MHR is not compromised despite his spectacular arrest.
“Everything is fine“, declared a Source close to the French club, reports the English site The Telegraph. “Nobody in France talks about it“, according to the latter. However, the information made the rounds in the media this Monday before the video of his arrest was released. We can see the English international 3rd line, shirtless, being tasered.
The incident could have sealed his fate in an inglorious way. However, Montpellier remains confident about the arrival of the solid player from Sarries. The incident appears to be seen as an isolated misstep rather than a character marker.
This approach contrasts sharply with previous cases where Montpellier reacted differently. Last year, the club canceled the transfer of Luke Cowan-Dickie following extra-sporting escapades, a decision which underlines the particularity of this new choice. In Montpellier, he will find figures such as Mohamed Haouas, himself no stranger to controversies.
TRANSFER. TOP14. ”Conditioned by exemplary behavior”, Mohamed Haouas officially makes his comeback at MHRVunipola, who admitted his involvement in “an unfortunate misunderstanding“, was quickly tried and fined. Back in the UK, he prepares to speak with Saracens to clarify the incident, apologizing to those affected by his actions.
Contrary to media reports, there was no violence, no fighting and I did not threaten anyone at any time, with bottles or chairs or anything else.
The player still faces possible disciplinary sanctions from both his current club and the English Rugby Union. However, his arrival in Montpellier seems to continue unhindered. The MHR is indeed counting on its experience to relaunch the machine After a more than complicated 2023/2024 season.
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