Gregor Paul has run out of patience with troubled Chiefs skipper Sione Lauaki in The New Zealand Herald.
"Compassion and sympathy have surely been exhausted in the sad case of Sione Lauaki.He's had every chance to exorcise his demons; been given all the help - and more - anyone could ever want.
"And still he found himself charged with assault on Wednesday. Good will is running thin for Lauaki. It may even have run out. Once the judicial system has processed him, he'll have to face his employer. It could be for the last time. Lauaki, once an All Black of considerable promise, could become the first New Zealand professional player to have his contract terminated. The NZRU would see that as a disaster, but how many chances should Lauaki be given?
"He pleaded guilty to assault in February 2006 and was given diversion and then discharged without conviction. The assault took place in the early hours outside a bar in Hamilton."
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