Sydney Roosters’ Mitchell Pearce will reportedly be stripped of his captaincy, hit with a $50,000 fine and banned from travelling to England for the World Club challenge next month after the release of a controversial Australia Day video of the NRL player.
In the video, Pearce is seen intoxicated and simulating sexual acts with a dog. The Daily Telegraph have reported that Pearce will face an ‘immediate sacking’ clause added to his contract if he slips up on his behaviour again.
An official has said, ‘Mitchell obviously needs to be severely punished but he also needs professional help. At this stage he’ll lose the captaincy, be heavily fined and we won’t take him to England.’
VIDEO: @sydneyroosters star Mitchell Pearce shamed in drunken Australia Day party video https://t.co/FsxKDU4xLN pic.twitter.com/mHvGI23SNZ
— The Daily Telegraph (@dailytelegraph) January 27, 2016
#NEWS: Rugby player Mitchell Pearce could be stripped of his captaincy after a lewd video of him surfaced. #sun7 https://t.co/dJcAv8t9kT
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) January 27, 2016
Mitchell Pearce disgraceful behaviour – Dog and Pee – A Current Affair https://t.co/vBuN8uJduZ via @YouTube @WhiteRibbonAust @BeyondBlue
— Judy Kelly (@Kelly1Judy) January 27, 2016
ICYMI Mitchell Pearce loves doggy. Ask @RLW_Mole for all information #hebrokeitfirst #NRL pic.twitter.com/TnaqwfFalf
— Alvey Kulina (@MrAlveyKulina) January 27, 2016
Source: Daily Telegraph
