Tui Kamikamica

“The NRL has today advised Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica that he will be subject to the NRL’s No Fault Stand Down policy,” the Storm said in a statement.

“Kamikamica was stood down from training by Storm in November after he was charged with assault.

“He has since informed the club he intends to enter a plea of not guilty to the charges.

“The NRL’s No Fault Stand Down policy allows Kamikamica to continue training, but he will be unavailable for selection to play while court proceedings are ongoing.

The NRL Integrity unit is aware of the incident after they were informed by the Storm on Thursday.

“Due to the seriousness of the allegations, the club made the decision to stand down Kamikamica, pending his plea in response to the allegations, the NRL Integrity Unit investigation and the club concluding a formal, in-person interview with Kamikamica, who remains out of state,” the club said in a statement.

“This will take place next week. Storm believes firmly that there is no place in the game or society for violence against women at any time, in any circumstance.”