Just a bit of a bruised arm..... nothing too serious!

Earlier today we posted an article regarding All Black bad-boy, Sione Lauaki’s recent car accident. His agent, Bruce Sharrock has since released the following statement:

Sione Lauaki was involved in a serious car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning south of Huntly.  His was the only car involved and there were no passengers.

After the Chiefs v Cheetahs rugby match in Hamilton on Friday night, Sione went through his normal post-match recovery session, followed by a meal and a couple of drinks with his teammates, before heading home to be with his family.

It appears Sione fell asleep at the wheel resulting in his car leaving the road.  He was then attended at the scene of the accident by an ambulance, and taken to Waikato Hospital for further examination.

He was badly shaken and had some bruising on his right arm.  As is normal practice, blood tests were taken, and Sione’s hospital discharge sheet showed that the blood alcohol readings were well-below the legal limit.

Sione, his family, teammates and friends are thankful he is safe and well, and that there was no major damage to anyone, except to his vehicle.  Sione is still in shock following this serious accident.  Taking this into consideration, and in consultation with Chiefs team management, Sione will be taking a few days off rugby training to recover.