An investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Crusaders players in South Africa has found the allegations neither substantiated nor upheld.
A group of players, including Crusaders' wing George Bridge, were accused of making homophobic remarks to a group of men in a Cape Town restaurant.
Crusaders and All Blacks first five Richie Mo'unga was said to have spat beer on a woman and touched her inappropriately.
The alleged incidents ‑ which have been denied by the players ‑ occurred on the team's tour of South Africa last month.
Radio NZ reports that in a statement, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said its investigation, with the assistance of Wellington lawyer Steph Dyhrberg, found the allegations against George Bridge were not upheld.
It also said the allegations against Richie Mo'unga could not be substantiated.
NZR Head of Rugby Nigel Cass said Mo'unga acknowledged he had been drinking on the night when the complainant approached him with an allegation to which he responded in a way that was poor, but which NZR accepted was out of character.
NZR said it has asked the Crusaders to urgently review their protocols for team post‑match activity.
The Crusaders face the Jaguares in the Super Rugby final at 7.35pm Saturday in Christchurch.
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