“He wants to repay his debt and close this chapter,” - International rugby star handed suspended prison sentence

Friday, 04 February 2022 at 16:53

byRugby Rucker

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.

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“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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Here is the current list of highest earners at every Gallagher Premiership club...

Bath Rugby: Taulupe Faletau – £475,000

Taulupe Faletau during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK

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.

Harlequins: Marcus Smith (£450,000)

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 40 caps), Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 2 caps) and Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England Rugby during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

Leicester Tigers: George Ford - £650,000

Leicester Tigers player George Ford (c) during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

London Irish: Paddy Jackson - £500,000

The number 10 will reportedly earn more than his ex-international teammate, who'll also pocket a hefty £350,000 wage packet.

Newcastle Falcons: Mike Brown - £250,000

Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

Northampton Saints: Dan Biggar - £500,000

Wales’ ‘Governor’ was a catalyst for the Ospreys, being a superb club man and racking up a points record. But he decided to sample life “outside the goldfish bowl” of Wales with a big money offer enticing him to Northampton Saints.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Dan Biggar of Wales kicks a penalty during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on September 26, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Sale Sharks: Faf de Klerk - £500,000

Saracens: Owen Farrell - £750,000

Farrell will remain at the club that he has called ‘home’ since the age of 14 until at least 2022, earning himself a hefty pay-rise in the process. His new deal means he will now earn in excess of £750,000 a season, bringing him in line with some of the highest paid players in the world.