Sharks player due in court tomorrow on assault charges

It is reported Cooper was arrested at the weekend after an incident at a bar on the Bluff in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

He's accused of punching a 19-year-old woman. Her father was reportedly assaulted in the car park. Lawyers for Cooper say a counter charge of assault was laid at Wentworth SAPS but had disappeared.

Sharks Management says it's difficult to comment on an incident they know little about, trusting the judicial system will run its course.

Cooper made an appearance for the Cell C Sharks off the bench in their Super Rugby match against the Crusaders on Saturday. 

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