Drinking and gambling concern Super 12 players

AUSTRALIAN Super 12 players are concerned about excessive drinking and gambling among their peers, according to a survey released yesterday.

The Australian Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) survey of 84 professional players, including 27 Wallabies, found that 51.1% believed one to 10 members of their state squad had a drinking problem.

The number rose to 57.1% when players were asked whether squad members had a serious gambling problem.