Axed All Black Aaron Cruden could face further penalties

An apologetic Aaron Cruden could be punished further after a boozy night out saw him dropped from the next two All Blacks Tests.

Cruden has been dropped from the squad for the away leg of the Rugby Championship after he went out drinking in Auckland on Saturday and missed the team's flight to Argentina on Sunday morning.

But he may also face internal disciplinary charges, a fine and will presumably miss out on the All Blacks assembly fee of $7,500 per week.

The boss of New Zealand Rugby Players' Association, Rob Nichol, says further sanctions will depend on the outcome of a disciplinary hea…

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