France prop Mohamed Haouas was convicted on Friday for his role in burglaries worth tens of thousands of euros at tobacco vendors in France in 2014.
The 27-year-old who was left out of Les Bleus’ squad for this Sunday’s Six Nations opening match with Italy because of his trial, was given an 18-month suspended sentence and fined €15,000.
“It’s an exemplary journey for young people, and I realise that,” the prosecutor said.
“He wants to repay his debt and close this chapter,” she added.
“We ate at charity-run restaurants, we lived in hostels, it was a little bit difficult,” he said.
“I struggled in life, I sorted things out, I’m proud of having built a family, a home,” he added.
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2022 | The highest-paid player at every Gallagher Premiership club
Here is the current list of highest earners at every Gallagher Premiership club…
Bath Rugby: Taulupe Faletau – £475,000
Bristol Bears: Charles Piutau – £1m
The former All Black full-back or wing, who surprised many by leaving New Zealand before reaching the peak of his powers, has allegedly become British rugby’s first million pound man.
Exeter Chiefs: Stuart Hogg – £500,000
The fullback signed a new deal recently, accepting a slight pay-cut.
Gloucester Rugby: Jonny May – £320,000
Became the best paid player at Kingsholm following Danny Cipriani’s sudden departure in December.
