John Daniell

Guest writer

John Daniell played rugby for New Zealand Under 21's and Wellington before spending a decade in the French Top 14 at Racing, Perpignan and Montpellier. His novel The Fixer is shortlisted for General Outstanding Sports Writing at the Cross Sports Book Awards and the Ngaio Marsh Best First Crime Novel.

The Fijian players at the centre of the French controversy (left to right): Sireli Bobo, Josh Matavesi & Jone Qovu

How a corruption scandal in French rugby could be a dark vision of the global game’s future

The corruption allegations levelled at French club Racing 92 could be a sign of things to come in world rugby, says professional player-turned-journalist John Daniell.

By John Daniell | 13th May, 2016