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Vainikolo charged over brawl

Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an early morning street brawl.

The 29-year-old fromer rugbly league star was held after a fight in Bath, Somerset, at 2am on October 26.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with head injuries first thought to be "critical", but was later discharged.

He will appear at Bath Magistrates' Court on January 2 charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, Avon and Somerset Police said.

The Tongan-born winger made his England debut in the RBS 6 Nations tournament earlier this year.