The Coon Dog
13-06-2010, 10:29 AM
Andrew Webster - Fox Sports - June 12, 2010
Andrew Johns has quit as assistant coach of New South Wales Origin side amid a racism furore that saw winger Timana Tahu storm out of camp.
And the Blues legend has issued apologies to Tahu and Queensland centre Greg Inglis for racist comments he made last Wednesday during a Blues bonding session.
In a statement released by the NSWRL , Johns said: “Two nights ago while trying to talk up the match I made a disparaging comment about a member of the other team and in the process of that I referred to the colour of his skin.
“I should have thought more what I was saying about a player whom I have always admired and respected and I hope to speak with Greg soon to explain what happened.
Article in full... (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27262777-5018993,00.html)
Andrew Johns has quit as assistant coach of New South Wales Origin side amid a racism furore that saw winger Timana Tahu storm out of camp.
And the Blues legend has issued apologies to Tahu and Queensland centre Greg Inglis for racist comments he made last Wednesday during a Blues bonding session.
In a statement released by the NSWRL , Johns said: “Two nights ago while trying to talk up the match I made a disparaging comment about a member of the other team and in the process of that I referred to the colour of his skin.
“I should have thought more what I was saying about a player whom I have always admired and respected and I hope to speak with Greg soon to explain what happened.
Article in full... (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27262777-5018993,00.html)