Chris Farrell 'stepping back' from Munster due to alleged French rape case connection

The Munster centre is not accused of rape but is facing an accusation by French prosecutors of 'not stopping a crime', French media report.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2022 - 09:16

Tony Leen, Sports Editor

MUNSTER Rugby has confirmed that international centre Chris Farrell will be "stepping back" from all involvement with the playing squad until legal proceedings in France, concerning his alleged involvement as a witness to an alleged crime in 2017, are concluded.

Farrell (29) is one of five players referred to a French criminal court following allegations a young woman was raped. The Munster player is not accused of rape but is facing an accusation of "not stopping a crime", Independent.ie reports Friday.