International arrest warrant issued for former Australia rugby captain - reports

An international arrest warrant has been issued for former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom, according to reports.

The warrant is related to his conduct as president of French club Narbonne in 2015 and 2016, media in France said.

The 41-year-old was found guilty of forgery and misuse of corporate assets by a court in Narbonne on Friday, according to news agency AFP, French sports daily L'Equipe and other media.

He is accused of embezzling an estimated €700,000 (£586,000) before exiting the club, L'Equipe reported.

The former flanker was reportedly given a five-year sentence in absentia on Friday.

Elsom played 75 tests for Australia and captained the Wallabies from 2009 until just before the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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He also enjoyed a successful career with Irish club Leinster.

In an interview with The Times published on 6 October, Elsom said he worked a rugby coach in Dublin for private secondary school Catholic University School.