Lima Sopoaga's comment was made on this Instagram photo posted by Malakai Fekitoa.
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Sopoaga commented “hah gayyyyyyyyyyye” on the post, a comment has been criticised by captain of the NZ Falcons, Jeremy Brankin.
The rugby player has since apologised for his remark and further commented on the Instagram post saying "sorry to anyone who took offence to my comment above. I'm not homophobic but understand how my comment may have been interpreted that way. Chur have a nice day”.
Radio New Zealand reports that the Rugby Union will now discuss the matter with Sopoaga in a formal employment process.
