Public apology from Marler for ‘gypsy boy’ comment
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Public apology from Marler for ‘gypsy boy’ comment
England prop Joe Marler has apologised to Wales Simpson Lee and insisted he is not racist ahead of his World Rugby hearing.
The 25-year-old was initially reprimanded for calling Lee a “gypsy boy” during England’s 25-21 Six Nations victory over Wales at Twickenham last month but faces a ban from World Rugby.
Marler decided to publicly apologise on Twitter saying he would accept World Rugby's ruling.
The 25-year-old was initially reprimanded for calling Lee a “gypsy boy” during England’s 25-21 Six Nations victory over Wales at Twickenham last month but faces a ban from World Rugby.
Marler decided to publicly apologise on Twitter saying he would accept World Rugby's ruling.
“I’m not a racist,” he tweeted.
“What I said to Samson was out of order and wrong and I am sorry it was said, we shook hands at the end of the game and looked to move on. I will accept whatever happens to me at the ruling."
