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Daniel Moxon

Ospreys suspend two players after 'unacceptable' video mocking sleeping homeless person

Two rugby union players have been suspended by their club over a video showing them mocking a homeless person while they were sleeping rough.

A video posted to Matthew Aubrey's Snapchat account shows Ospreys team-mate Callum Carson walking over to where the homeless person was sleeping in Cardiff city centre.

The former Wales u20 international then lies down next to the person, and appears to thrust his hips against them from behind.

The victim appeared to be sleeping and unaware of what was going on at the time.

Ospreys have condemned both players for their part in the incident, and announced that both players have been suspended while the video is investigated.

Aubrey filmed as Carson approached the homeless person (Wales Online)
Carson then lies down next to the rough sleeper and thrusts against them (Wales Online)

"The behaviour shown in this video is totally unacceptable and not condoned by anyone associated with the Ospreys," the team said in a statement.

"Both individuals have been suspended with immediate effect, pending further investigation.

"The Ospreys would like to apologise to the person involved, and reinforce that this behaviour in no way represents our values.

"We will be making no further comment at this time."

Carson, 22, has three Ospreys appearances to his name, having so far played more international rugby than domestic in his career.

The centre also represents Wales in rugby sevens, having made his debut at a tournament in Los Angeles in February 2020.

Aubrey, 24, has more experience on the pitch having made 34 appearances of Ospreys after being promoted through the youth ranks.

The scrum-half signed a new contract with the team last year.

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