Rugby league star Benji Marshall says he will contest the assault charge against him.
The Wests Tigers playmaker faces court on April 20 charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an alleged incident in Sydney's CBD early on Saturday.
Marshall addressed the media this morning and said in a prepared statement he intends to fight the charge but cannot discuss the incident.
Marshall said the last few days had been stressful for himself and his family but he was looking forward to playing in Monday night's NRL round one clash against Canterbury at ANZ Stadium.
