All Black Mils Muliaina "shocked" and "distressed" by allegations

Former All Black Mils Muliaina is "distressed" and in shock over a sexual assault allegation levelled against him in Ireland, his agent says.

The 34-year-old spent about 20 hours at Cardiff Bay Police station after being taken away by officers following a rugby game at Kingsholm Stadium.

Police had 24 hours to charge him.

His agent, Simon Porter, says the arrest came as a "complete shock".

Muliaina thought he was being taken in for random drug testing, Mr Porter says.

"He had a night in the police cells, he's pretty distressed, trying to deal with it, and it came as an absolute shock to …