The chief executive of Rugby Australia has condemned the “offensive” remarks and behaviour of fans towards England on Saturday night. It comes after England head coach Eddie Jones had an angry confrontation with an Australia fan who shouted “traitor” during the match.
In a statement on Monday, Andy Marinos said the comments by spectators in the members’ area of Sydney Cricket Ground towards England staff were “unacceptable” and “not representative of the values of rugby”. He said: “We have a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour, and we are working with Venues NSW on appropriate sanctions for these individuals.
“Rugby prides itself on values of respect and integrity – as seen in the players of both teams after the final whistle of a hard-fought series at the SCG on Saturday night. It is our expectation that spectators adhere to these values of respect and integrity when attending Rugby matches – and, we would hope, in society in general.”
