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Last Updated: Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 18:30 GMT
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Rugby star denies assault charge
Iafeta Palea'aesina
Palea'aesina was released on bail
Wigan rugby player Iafeta Palea'aesina has appeared in court to deny breaking a bus driver's jaw.

The New Zealand prop forward is alleged to have punched James Campbell, 29, in the face after an incident at Wigan railway station on 6 October.

The 25-year-old from Homeswood Road in Rufford, Lancashire, denied grievous bodily harm.

Mr Palea'aesina was released on bail from Wigan Magistrates' Court to appear at the same court on 18 December.



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