Uruguay rugby players questioned by police over alleged nightclub assault in Japan

• The two unnamed players also allegedly punched walls
• Organising committee says both have expressed regret

Police in Japan have questioned two Uruguay players who allegedly assaulted a nightclub employee hours after the team's exit from the Rugby World Cup at the weekend.

The players, who have not been named, allegedly shoved a male employee at Bacon Egg nightclub in the southwestern city of Kumamoto during an alcohol-fuelled night out with teammates and team staff, according to Japanese media.