Who is Totoa Auvaa? 125kg rugby player who tried to ‘snap’ Atkinson left England security needing stitches in Ben Stokes nightclub row

Gus Atkinson, Brave Crew England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson could face disciplinary action and risk missing the second Test against New Zealand after allegedly breaching team protocols following England’s win at Lord’s.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that the pair had been present at a nightclub in the early hours after the match and that the incident had taken place.“Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at the nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when the incident occurred,” the ECB said in a statement.“We are currently seeking further information and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course.”According to reports, Stokes and Atkinson broke England’s midnight curfew and were at the Rex Rooms nightclub in Chelsea when an argument involving the Saracens rugby player took place.Saracens players celebrated their end of season party at the venue after a social event in Fulham on Sunday. Stokes and Atkinson were also present in the nightclub’s VIP area after England’s first Test win over New Zealand.The curfew was reintroduced by England in January after the Ashes tour of Australia, during which the team faced criticism over drinking and professionalism.A report in The Telegraph said the incident involved Saracens player Toto Auvao, a member of the club’s academy. The report said Auvaa tried to punch Atkinson but missed and instead hit a member of the cricketers’ security team.The security guard required stitches after the incident, according to the report. It remains unclear whether Stokes or Atkinson retaliated.The ECB said it was gathering more information before deciding on the squad for the second test.

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According to The Telegraph, Totoa Auvaa is a 21-year-old rugby player in the Saracens academy system.The report states that Auvaa is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 125 kg. Although he is yet to play for Saracens’ senior team, he made 17 appearances for Ampthill in England’s second division last season.Auvaa has captained both Samoa Under-20s and Samoa A and is regarded as one of Saracens’ leaders. However, The Telegraph reported that his future at the club is now uncertain following the nightclub incident.