Photo / PhotosportAll Blacks and Hurricanes star TJ Perenara has labelled 'sucking up to Māori' comments made by one of the club's board members as "insulting," and said he would be seeking answers. "As with other franchises, Hurricanes players past and present have come from a range of different backgrounds. — Tj Perenara (@Tj_Perenara) August 10, 2021Meanwhile, Hurricanes Rugby said it does not support Bowker's comments but it cannot control his opinions. In a statement, Hurricanes Rugby chair Iain Potter said Bowker was not an employee of the Hurricanes. There have been multiple calls online for Bowker to step down from his role at Hurricanes Rugby, but Sir Ian said that would not achieve anything.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 10, 2021 21:11 UTC