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BBC Sport Online: In Depth: Welsh-Scottish Rugby

Thursday, 19 October, 2000, 11:57 GMT

Stephens charged over punch



Chris Stephens
Wales forward Chris Stephens has been charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly punching an opponent during a game.

Stephens allegedly punched Cross Keys' record points scorer Ioan Bebb after tackling him in a Welsh-Scottish League match on August 26.

30-year-old Bebb suffered a partially-detached retina and underwent surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital to save the sight in his left eye.

Doctors have advised him to retire from the game to avoid any permanent sight loss.

Gwent police confirmed 25-year-old Bridgend second row Stephens, from Cwmfelin, Maesteg, has been charged with grevious bodily harm.

A spokesman said he was bailed to appear before Blackwood magistrates on Friday.

Related to this story:
Bebb to take action over punch (05 Sep 00 | Welsh-Scottish Rugby)
Stephens fined for Bebb punch (31 Aug 00 | Welsh-Scottish Rugby)
Bebb faces anxious wait (31 Aug 00 | Welsh-Scottish Rugby)
Punch could cost Bebb's career (28 Aug 00 | Welsh-Scottish Rugby)
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