In his first in-depth interview since Dan Carter and Ali Williams' alleged transgressions, an honest Racing 92 boss Jacky Lorenzetti has admitted that both players loved to party a little too much and that their lives have changed since the respective incidents.
Inside a two week period, Williams was arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine in a night spot near the Champs Elysees while Carter had been caught drink driving.
"I have long said that the only fault Dan had was that no one was known to him," Lorezetti told Midi Olympique.
"I now know that he has a fault, that of loving the party too much."
Lorenzetti said the Paris-based club had taken issue with Carter over the incident and issued a financial penalty but that was the extent of the reprimand.
"Last week, I told him, it did not stick. He realised this and apologised.
"The financial penalty (removal of his ethics bonus) has been tough, believe me…
"In the great moments, Dan was, is and will always be there. Like the rest of the team, he now wants to show more than anything else."
Meanwhile Williams' fate at the club is likely to be more dire with Lorenzetti confirming he's already been laid off and likely to be sacked.
However the 69-year-old real estate mogul said he'll still be a part of the Racing family.
"Ali is a nice guy.
"It's human, when you're at the top, you tend to think you're untouchable, invincible.
"He is no longer ambassador for Racing and, unfortunately, Ali Williams will soon be fired. But that will not stop us from listening to him and giving him a hand outside of rugby. Personally, I just advised him to go get some down time."
Making contact and meeting with Williams after the incident, Lorenzetti said it really adversely affected the former All Black's life.
"I saw him on Monday and the man was collapsed. His life has shifted.
"Ali had before him a boulevard, a highway itself. He could have done great things for New Zealand Rugby or elsewhere. And he threw everything on the floor."
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