Being an ASM Clermont Auvergne player is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous sporting professions in the world. Zac Guilford is the latest Clermont player to have been a victim of a serious violent crime.
Guildford could be out of action for up to a month after being attacked in Clermont on Saturday night. The Kiwi was getting a kebab with Wales centre Jonathan Davies when he was confronted by three men and assaulted. He suffered severe bruising to his jaw after being kicked in the head during the run-in.
The pair had been out celebrating the birth of fly-half Camille Lopez's son and Jamie Cudmore's birthday with the rest of the Clermont team after their emphatic 32-6 victory over Racing Metro when the assault h
Clermont manager Jean-Marc Lhermet confirmed that the attack was completely unprovoked.
In this incident, he is the victim
There has been absolutely no reason to reproach him since his arrival. His integration is going well.
Remarkably, the incident occurred just one month after three Clermont players were injured after being attacked by machetes, knives and swords.
Hat tip: Planet Rugby
