Stolen CCTV footage could embarrass England

England's Rugby World Cup team could be in for further embarrassment after CCTV footage of their recent controversial night out was stolen.

A security guard at the Altitude Bar in Queenstown on South Island, New Zealand has reportedly stolen CCTV footage and is threatening to release revealing images of the players.

"Whether he actually does, I don't know," said Blair Impey, the Altitude Bar manager, who made a statement to police on the matter.

The latest development comes just days after footage from the club appeared to show England's Mike Tindall in a compromising position with a blonde woman at the bar.

England manager Martin Johnson has defended his players for celebrating their narrow victory over Argentina last Saturday.

England continue their World Cup campaign against Georgia on Sunday morning.