France row rumours denied by Aussie trio

AUSTRALIA trio James O’Connor, Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale have denied rumours they were involved in an altercation while on tour in France last November.

After O’Connor received a one-match ban for missing the official World Cup squad announcement, the Wallabies have been forced to fend off further distraction amid media reports of an alleged incident last year.

“These rumours are dragging out and the reason why we’re here is to squash the rumours. We wouldn’t be sitting here together as best mates or playing together if there was any issues,” said Cooper.