An Outrageous Attack Shocks the Rugby World
The rugby community was left fuming after former All Black Israel Dagg and pundit Scotty Stevenson launched a shocking personal attack on South African coach Rassie Erasmus. Their tasteless comments, aired on New Zealand's SENZ radio, have stirred widespread outrage. Fans are furious, and the backlash shows no signs of slowing down.
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Ahead of the Springboks’ match against the All Blacks, the radio hosts discussed Erasmus' decision to include Eben Etzebeth, despite earlier claims that the player was unfit. However, things quickly turned ugly when Stevenson compared Erasmus to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and Jabba the Hutt. These remarks were not only offensive but completely unnecessary, as they shifted the focus from the rugby field to Erasmus' appearance, triggering major controversy.
Stevenson Crosses the Line with Comments About Erasmus' Appearance
Stevenson went on to make bizarre remarks, questioning how much “Klippies and Coke” Erasmus had been drinking, further insinuating that his physical appearance was a sign of unhealthy living. “He’s just sitting there, looking like Jabba the Hutt,” Stevenson said, claiming it wasn’t about weight but “the countenance” of someone who appeared to be the boss of his empire.
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