TC Robati has licence suspended over driving offence

Tom Naghten

TC Robati has licence suspended over driving offence image

Emerging Broncos forward TC Robati has had his licence suspended and been fined following an incident earlier this month.

Robati pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court to one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Brisbane confirmed the sanction in a statement on Thursday after Robati appeared in court.

"Robati received a $1,000 fine with no conviction recorded, and a six-month disqualification from driving. The legal process has now been finalised," the Broncos statement read.

"The Broncos will work with TC to reinforce the importance of safe behaviour on the road.

"He will be available to play the remainder of the Intrust Super Cup finals series."

According to the Courier Mail, Robati was a passenger in a car driven by his girlfriend when he pulled on the steering wheel, causing it to swerve onto the wrong side of the road.

The incident occurred in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills on September 5.

It's the latest headache for the Broncos who have had several off-field concerns since their season wrapped up.

Forward pair Tom Flegler and Jordan Riki made headlines for a scrap during their end-of-season drinks, while departing playmaker Anthony Milford was arrested a charged with assault earlier this week.

Robati made his NRL debut in round 12 this season, going on to play 10 games in first grade, four coming in the run-on side.

The backrower is linked to Queensland Cup side Wynnum-Manly and is expected to feature in the team's preliminary final next week.

 

 

Tom Naghten

Tom Naghten Photo

Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.