Cipriani World Cup rugby hopes in peril after drink drive arrest

Controversial Sale star involved in car crash hours after starring for England at Twickenham

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England rugby star Danny Cipriani's World Cup hopes hang in the balance after he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving at 5am the day after starring for his country against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

The 27-year-old fly-half put in a man-of-the-match performance on Sunday, scoring 33 points with two tries and a flawless kicking performance, as England crushed the Baa-Baas 73-12. But hours later he was arrested after a car crash in west London. No-one was injured in the collision but Cipriani was reportedly taken to Fulham police station before being released on bail.

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