Australia:Australia internationals Lote Tuqiri and Matt Dunning have been hit with a midnight curfew for the World Cup after attending a disciplinary hearing yesterday.

The duo were questioned by Brisbane police on Friday in relation to an assault that left a taxi driver in a critical condition in hospital. Australian Rugby Union chief John O'Neill said: "The ARU has made it abundantly clear to both players how disappointed we are they put themselves in harm's way and that the warning they have been issued should not be taken lightly."

While an alcohol ban has not been imposed for the tournament, O'Neill made it clear to Tuqiri and Dunning that good judgment and discretion should be imposed while drinking.