London (AFP)
Welsh coach Rob Howley, who was suspected of betting on rugby matches, has been repatriated six days before the start of the World Cup in Japan, the Welsh Federation said on Tuesday. .
He "returned to Wales to assist in an investigation in connection with a possible violation of rule 6 of the International Federation, more specifically having bet on rugby matches," she explained in a statement. communicated.
Betting on any rugby match is prohibited to players, coaches and officials.
The former captain of the XV Leek, aged 48, has been part of the staff of coach Warren Gatland since 2008, where he was particularly responsible for the attack.
Former Welsh opening half Stephen Jones, who was to succeed him after the World Cup in Japan, will join the team in the week.
The first group match of the Welsh, the authors of the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Tournament this year, is scheduled for September 23 against Georgia.
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