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Published Date: 02 July 2009
FRANCE centre Mathieu Bastareaud's lie to police in Wellington that he was the victim of an assault has now reached government level. French PM Francois Fillon has written a letter of apology to his New Zealand counterpart.
The Stade Francais player made up a tale that he was attacked following France's 14-10 defeat by the All Blacks, and Fillon told John Key: "France's tour of New Zealand has been marked by the unacceptable behaviour of one of its players. His false statements (have] seriously tainted the image of your country and its people."





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  • Last Updated: 01 July 2009 10:01 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
 

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