Police sources confirmed that Adam Thomson, 26, was arrested early yesterday (21st Dec, Sunday) in Havelock North and has been charged with assaulting a female.Thomson was processed at the Hastings police station and will appear in the Hastings District Court tomorrow.
Highlanders chief executive Richard Reid said he found out about the incident yesterday, but did not know any details.
"All I'm aware of is that there was some sort of incident."
Thomson was on annual leave. It was too soon to talk about disciplinary measures, Reid said.
New Zealand Rugby Union professional rugby manager Neil Sorensen said he was also aware of the incident.
"But as it is a police matter, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this stage."
The 1.96m tall loose forward has represented New Zealand at various levels in rugby since 2000. Thomson also plays for the Highlanders in the Super 14.
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