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Toulouse sack ex-All Blacks Sevens star following conviction
By Ian Cameron
Former All Blacks Sevens star George Tilsley has been sacked by Toulouse following a conviction for domestic violence in the French courts.
It's reported that the 6'5, 100kg Tilsley has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his girlfriend.
The 31-year-old winger was placed in police custody on 10 August and subsequently pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
The winger had been sidelined with a knee injury when the incident occurred. As a result of the conviction, Toulouse have sacked the former Manawatu, Agen, Perpignan and Bordeaux player, saying he will not continue at the club, effective at the end of the month.
Didier Lacroix said: "George Tilsley is off work until the end of the month and we cannot contact him until then. He is no longer presumed innocent and there will be no possibility for him to evolve under our colors.
"Legally, we cannot rule on his case but it is obvious that we do not accept this type of behaviour within the club. We will never accept it."
The Top 14 giants had signed him as Rugby World Cup joker.
Tilsley was the first player of Papua New Guinea heritage to represent the New Zealand sevens team.
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Willie will always be the most missed player for me once he retires. He wasn't interested in scoring tries. The ultimate team player. Has the most assists in tries in the Bok team, and his kicks always spot on, at least 95% of the time. He reads the game like no other player can. He wasn't flashy, and people didn't notice him because of that. Great rugby head and knowledge. He should be catapulted into an assistant coach in the rugby system. He should really consider coaching.
Damian Willemse is an excellent fullback and he is the number 1 fullback. He can play the entire backline positions, except maybe 9, but I'm sure he would be able too if he wanted. No one is taking that away from him, only stand in while he is injured. He is world class and you don't swap that out. He also got wicked dancing feet, great eye for openings, and reads a game like few can, like Willie Le Roux. Also very strong on his feet, with absolute great hands and his kicking game is just as good.
As for Aphelele Fassi. What a great find and he has exceptional talent that Rassie will mould into a world class player. Yet.... He is nowhere even close to Damien Willemse. He has a long way to go to get there, but he is surrounded by great team mates from who he will gain lots of advice and support. He can play wing and fullback and Rassie may just try him out as a flyhalf or centre too. He has the abilities to expand his game. He is for sure a future star, but not yet at the stage to take away Damien Willemse's spot. However, DW start and AF on the bench, that is an awesome replacement. Between the 2 they cover all positions in the backline once AF gets that training. The Boks could go 6/2 permanently if they wanted. 6 forwards, a scrumhalf and AF. I may be wrong, but Rassie will spread AF around.
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Beauden was his usual industrious self mixing deft touches with mindless kicks
6 or 7 max!!
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