Australian rugby players protest new LGBTQIA+ pride uniform
By HatetheSwamp July 25, 2022 10:04 am Category: Gay & Lesbian (0.0 from 0 votes)
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Management of the Australian Manly Warringah Sea Eagles rugby team announced on Sunday that the players are to wear an LGBTQIA+ pride jersey for their upcoming match on Thursday, with rainbow stripes replacing the uniform's traditional white detail.
...the decision has caused unrest amongst some of the players, who were unhappy that they were apparently not consulted by club management on the uniform change, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, players Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley have voiced their concerns to management over the matter, stating they will boycott the Thursday match rather than wear the pride jerseys.
The Sea Eagles coach, Des Hasler, reportedly told the protesting players that he understood that they were being put in a difficult decision, and supported their decision not to play...
There's a definite backlash. Foisting rarely works.
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