The prosecutor and I have seldom, if at all, experienced an investigation being potentially ruined at such an early stage.

I have no reason to believe anything other than that he has now told everything he thinks he can from the recollections he has.

He was extremely relieved to be able to confess.

My client cannot respond to the allegations since we don't know what has pointed to him. We don't know where the DNA samples were found. It is unclear to us whether the DNA was found on clothes, a wall or in a car. So for the time being we can't comment on the strength of the evidence.

I'm not prepared to discuss details, but I have to say that my understanding is that more investigation is required as far as DNA is concerned. DNA can acquit as well as convict.

We're at the stage where some of our more experienced players are injured, some have already been rested, so it's a great opportunity to bring a bit of youth and enthusiasm into the squad.