Lawyers' rauchy antics lead to ban
again because of players' bawdy antics at a post-game party last Friday night.
Full frontal nudity was displayed on stage by the men.
Corporation of Hamilton secretary Mr. Roger Sherratt said such behaviour was "totally unacceptable on Corporation property''.
After last year's just-as-raunchy stage performance by Classic players, the Corporation complained to the organisers.
A letter of apology was received, Mr. Sherratt said.
"When they applied to rent the (Front Street) shed for this year's event they gave assurances that they would do everything possible to control such behaviour,'' he said.
"And the Corporation agreed to rent them the premises on a clear understanding that there would not be a repeat of last year's behaviour.
"Obviously they weren't able to meet the conditions. The Corporation has since reviewed the situation and has decided not to rent the shed to the Classic group in the future.'' Mr. Sherratt said the Corporation was "disappointed that a few people could spoil it for the majority''.
He noted the annual Classic event gave Bermuda a great deal of publicity around the world and brought a number of visitors to the Island.
No Corporation members were present at the performance so it was unable to file any indecent behaviour complaint with Police, he said.
Classic president Mr. John Kane was disappointed in the Corporation's decision but said it was "the good things that count''.
He noted 130 million people around the world had tuned into Wednesday night's BBC broadcast on the Classic.
The Australia team could actually face the boot from the 1994 World Rugby Classic because of their cheeky display at the bash. The men from "Down Under'' dropped their pants on stage.
Mr. Kane, who witnessed the show, said disciplinary action was possible. "It could mean a ban from the tournament. That is under serious consideration,'' he said.
Mr. Kane had said he was "very annoyed'' about Australia's display -- particularly after the controversy surrounding last year's show.
Australia's captain Mr. Roger Gould did not believe his players had misbehaved. "I think it's all a storm in a tea-cup,'' he said.
The six teams involved in this year's tournament were the stars in the boisterous annual knees-up.
