Rugby-New Zealand TV commentator apologises for mock Asian accent during interview


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 03 Apr 2021

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Quarter Final - Japan v South Africa - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - October 20, 2019 Japan's Kazuki Himeno looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Matthew Childs

(Reuters) - A New Zealand rugby commentator has apologised to Otago Highlanders flanker Kazuki Himeno for comments he made in a mock Asian accent following their 33-12 victory over Canterbury Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Speaking with Highlanders fly half Mitch Hunt after Friday's game, Joe Wheeler, who commentates for Sky Sport, highlighted the performance of Japan international Himeno, who impressed in his first start for the team.

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