Rugby player to face domestic violence charges in December

Domestic violence charges against former Crusader and Manu Samoa rugby international Afato So'oalo will be heard on December 18.

The date for the 32-year-old's hearing before a Christchurch District Court judge was set at a status hearing today.

He denies charges of assaulting his wife, possessing an offensive weapon, and threatening to kill.

- NZPA