Joe Westerman was taunted by a series of brutal terrace chants as he made his first appearance for Castleford since a viral video of him carrying out a sex act on a woman in an alleyway.
The 33-year-old two-cap England star was named in the starting line-up for his side's trip to former club Hull FC despite the emergence of the clip last weekend.
And fans at the MKM Stadium did not waste any time in taunting him over the episode. Cries of "sing when you're r***ing, you only sing when you're r***ing!" were clearly heard from the stands.
Fans later sung "Joe Westerman, he r*** who he wants!" and "where's your mrs gone?"
As his name was read by the stadium announcer, Westerman was actually loudly cheered as he carried out his warm-up. But the cheers soon turned to boos as he was jeered every time he touched the ball in the opening stages.
Disgraced Westerman was dumped by wife Lauren, with whom he shares three children, after the footage emerged following a 15-hour booze bender.
Further footage came to light on Saturday, but Westerman was still included in the starting 13 by Castleford boss Lee Radford.
Despite his reception, some fans were adamant Westerman should not be involved in the Tigers' first game of the new Super League season.
One Hull fan told The Sun: "He’s a dirty b******. It’s a disgrace that he’s playing after what he has done to his wife and his kids.
“Rugby League is meant to be a family game - what message does he send that he’s out on the pitch? It’s disgusting.
“The woman he was with has been sacked from her job - why hasn’t he been sacked from his? I think it’s a joke. Castleford have said they’ve given him a substantial fine - but that’s nothing.
“A proper punishment would be stopping him from playing. Honestly, I’m appalled that he is here. What message does it send?”
Wife Lauren revealed the pair's eldest two children had been sent the footage and that their relationship was over, despite his grovelling texts.
“Truth is, he only told me because it was on social media," she said. “But I'm glad it was found because the thought of kissing him after that just makes me feel sick."
