Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on Sevu Reece's discharge without conviction for wilful damage

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

All Black Sevu Reece has avoided conviction a second time after damaging a Christchurch property.

The 27-year-old crashed a car into a garage door after being asked to leave a post-Cup Day party last year.

The Crusader's been discharged without conviction after admitting a reduced charge of wilful damage.

In 2018, Reece was granted a discharge for assaulting his then-partner.

Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that being well-paid to play sport is a privilege.

He says a responsibility comes with that, and twice now, he's fallen below the line.

Johnson says he'll have to stay true to his commitment to stay away from alcohol.

He says it's already cost him one job overseas, so another repeat could have major impacts for Reece in the game.

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