Pau - Former All Black Carl Hayman was on Monday handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for domestic violence with the ex-Toulon star admitting to "a problem with alcohol" at the end of his playing career.
The 39-year-old was charged with several counts of violence against his wife between 2016 and 2018, including "a powerful slap" necessitating three days off work.
The verdict was handed down by a criminal court in Pau, where Hayman was forwards coach until his sacking by the Top 14 side in January after an altercation with members of his squad.
The 45-time All Black had been in charge of the Top 14 side's forwards since 2016 after winning the French title and three European Cups as a player with Toulon.
As well as physical violence Hayman was charged with psychological damage, nuisance calls and insults.
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