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The NSW Waratahs are investigating halfback Nick Phipps for being ejected from an establishment in Sydney after he allegedly urinated on the bar while dressed as a cow.
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The Wallaby was celebrating his stag party at the time on Saturday, April 21, following the Waratahs humiliating 29-0 loss against the Lions. Phipps was removed from a packed upstairs section of the Woollahra Hotel after being spotted by staff members urinating on the front bar. He apparently apologised at the time of the incident and no further action was taken by the establishment in question.
The Super Rugby franchise have had significant off-field challenges in recent weeks, namely the massive controversy over Israel Folau’s comments regarding what he believes to be the ultimate fate of homosexuals.
“The Waratahs are aware of an incident involving halfback Nick Phipps,” the club said in a statement. “The matter is being reviewed and while this process is ongoing, the NSW Waratahs are unable to comment at this time.”
A witness told The Sydney Morning Herald the group Phipps arrived with at the Woollahra Hotel were “pretty blind” after a day of celebrations including a boat cruise. The group, including Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, carried on with celebrations after Phipps was put in a taxi following the incident.
