Spencer Leniu has apologised to Ezra Mam, whom he admits he
Sydney Roosters recruit Leniu has pleaded responsible to opposite conduct forward of his NRL judiciary listening to subsequent week and is more likely to obtain an extended suspension.
Leniu was positioned on report after the Kuku Yalanji and Torres Strait Islander man Mam informed referee Adam Gee that he had been referred to as a “monkey”.
I wish to apologise to Ezra and his household for utilizing the phrase I did and I’m sincerely sorry to trigger him such misery.
Spencer Leniu
Utilizing the phrase ape or monkey to explain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Nonetheless, Leniu maintains he didn’t imply to make use of the phrase monkey “in a racist manner”.
“I’ve put my hand up and wish to take possession of this. I mentioned the phrase however I did not imply it in a racist manner. Anybody who is aware of me is aware of that is not who I’m,” he mentioned.
The Brisbane Broncos have mentioned that they acknowledge Spencer’s apology to Ezra.
Whereas recognising that it is an essential step, the Brisbane Broncos mentioned in an announcement that there’s “no place for racism in our recreation or in our society”.
The Membership has mentioned they “respect the NRL Judiciary course of that’s nonetheless to play out”.
“Ezra’s well-being has been our main concern from the beginning. He has been well-supported inside our membership and we are going to proceed to concentrate on that within the time forward.”