Rufus McLean: Glasgow Warriors suspend player after domestic abuse plea
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McLean scored two tries on his Scotland debut against Tonga in October 2021
Glasgow Warriors have suspended full-back Rufus McLean after he pleaded guilty to domestic abuse charges.
McLean appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, where sentencing was deferred after his guilty plea at a hearing on 22 December.
The three-time Scotland cap, 22, is under investigation by the club and a disciplinary hearing is being held to determine what happens next.
In a statement, Warriors said it "does not condone abuse of any kind".
Speaking at a pre-match news conference on Thursday, head coach Franco Smith says the disciplinary process is "ongoing" but there has not been an outcome.
The South African added: "All of us condemn violence anyway, it's of course a very important message. I'll leave that for the administrators at this stage."
McLean, who scored two tries on his Scotland debut against Tonga in October 2021, last featured for Glasgow in the win over Perpignan on 16 December but has been suspended since his guilty plea.
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