England rugby international Mike Tindall has been charged withdrink-driving.

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England rugby international Mike Tindall has been charged with drink-
driving.

Tindall, who also plays centre for Gloucester, was stopped by police
on the M4 the day after attending a party at the Cheltenham Racing
Festival with his girlfriend, Zara Phillips.

He was out of the England team due to a shoulder injury at the time,
but was reportedly travelling to Twickenham stadium to commentate on
England's Six Nations match against Ireland.

In a statement, his club said: "Although Mike is unable to comment any
further while the case is ongoing he fully recognises the potential
dangers of drink-driving and will issue a full statement when the case
has been concluded.

"In the meantime, Mike remains totally focussed on his rugby and
ensuring a successful end to Gloucester's season."

Tindall has been bailed by Thames Valley Police to appear at Reading
Magistrates' Court on May 14.

Republic of Nz (affiliated to Republic of Oz) wrote:


> In a statement, his club said: "Although Mike is unable to comment any
> further while the case is ongoing he fully recognises the potential
> dangers of drink-driving and will issue a full statement when the case
> has been concluded.
>
> "In the meantime, Mike remains totally focussed on his rugby and
> ensuring a successful end to Gloucester's season."

And what his club should have said was:

"Fuck off and mind your own business you snivelling parasites".

-- rick boyd