Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on Sevu Reece's discharge without conviction for wilful damage

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Dec 3, 2024 · 3m · transcript

All Black Sevu Reece has avoided conviction a second time after damaging a Christchurch property.

The 27-year-old crashed a car into a garage door after being asked to leave a post-Cup Day party last year.

The Crusader's been discharged without conviction after admitting a reduced charge of wilful damage.

In 2018, Reece was granted a discharge for assaulting his then-partner.

Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that being well-paid to play sport is a privilege.

He says a responsibility comes with that, and twice now, he's fallen below the line.

Johnson says he'll have to stay true…