Former rugby player’s bail application denied

A former New Zealand colts and Southland Stag rugby player was declined electronically monitored bail yesterday when he appeared in the Invercargill District Court.

Pita William Hapurona Wilson (46) is charged with importing methamphetamine on July 1, possession of methamphetamine for supply and resisting police, both on July 18.

Not guilty pleas were entered to all three of the charges by notice to the court on August 8.

After declining his application, Judge Duncan Harvey remanded Wilson in continued custody to appear for a case review hearing on September 30.