Byron Kelleher has been identified as the All Black arrested for assault after an incident at an Auckland residence in September last year.
The troubled 57-cap halfback, who played his last test for the national team in 2007 and retired from all rugby in 2012, is facing charges of assault and wilful damage allegedly involving his fiancee's ex-partner.
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Kelleher, 43, had applied for permanent name suppression earlier this year arguing that publicity around the case would adversely impact his ability to earn income but the application has been successfully challenged by Stuff.