Friday 13 May 2016 17:44, UK
Bath have released Samoan international back-row forward Alafoti Faosiliva after he pleaded guilty to assault.
Faosiliva was given a suspended prison sentence last week for knocking out a 21-year-old university student in a serious unprovoked attack in Bath city centre on February 6.
The 30-year-old was sentenced on May 6 for knocking Nissi Kyeremeh unconscious with a single punch.
A statement said: "Bath Rugby can confirm that Alafoti Faosiliva has been released from his contract with Bath Rugby with immediate effect, following his recent guilty plea for assault and consequent suspended custodial sentence."
Faosiliva joined Bath in 2013. He has won 15 caps for Samoa, including making two appearances at last year's World Cup when he lined up against the United States and Scotland.
He also previously enjoyed a stellar career in Rugby Sevens for the Pacific Island nation during which he was nominated for the 2010 IRB International Sevens Player of the Year.
