Police allege James Stannard was punched on the head in an unprovoked assault about 3.10am
Australian rugby sevens skipper James Stannard is in hospital with head injuries after an alleged one-punch attack in Sydney's eastern suburbs early on Friday. It said Stannard was struck by a man in an unprovoked attack after reportedly having a conversation with him outside the fast food outlet.
Police confirmed a 22-year-old man, thought to be a British national, had been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after he initially tried to flee the scene.
The team had earlier been celebrating at a farewell dinner for Friend, who did not have his contract renewed by Rugby Australia and will leave the team later this year.
Australian rugby sevens press attaché Chris Ford admitted Stannard, who represented the country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, had been fortunate not to suffer worse injuries.
It is unknown whether Stannard will recover in time to be part of the side's Gold Coast campaign when it begins on April 14.
CAMERON SPENCER GETTY IMAGES James Stannard won't be part of the Australian sevens' Gold Coast campaign when it begins on April 14
"At this stage, we're not sure whether he will miss the Commonwealth Games or not".
Rugby Australia is now working with New South Wales Police to investigate the matter.
Stannard led Australia to a 36-12 Games warm-up win against New Zealand in Sydney on Thursday.
He was granted bail and is expected to appear at Waverly Local Court on April 19.
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