The man charged over an alleged assault in Christchurch that left a promising rugby player with serious head injuries has appeared in court.
The incident happened on Oxford Terrace in Christchurch on January 31.
The man appeared in the Hastings District Court on Friday and was granted interim name supression.
He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on June 15.
A police spokesperson said the man, a patched Mongrel Mob member, has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.