Samoa 7's players allege abuse, bullying by the management

The Manu Samoa sevens players have come out with damning allegations of bullying and intimidation by their coaching staff. Radio Polynesia reports it has obtained copy of a letter sent to World Rugby Players Association in which the players makes several claims of mistreatment and are calling for an investigation.

Some of the claims include having no food or water forced to break Covid-19 protocols while on tour, not allowed to communicate with their families, being yelled at, insulted and cursed, and threathened to continue training while carrying injuries.

The team is currently in Dubai for the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series and the players say the treatment they are getting is having an impact on their mental health.

Lakapi Samoa CEO Faleomavaega Vincet Fepuleai told Radio Polynesia "letter should never have been published as the accusations are serious, defamatory and unsubstantiated thet deserves to be fully investigated"

SOURCE: RNZI, Radio Polynesia