Sky commentator Joe Wheeler mocks Asian accent in post-match interview. Video / Sky SportSky Sport commentator Joe Wheeler has apologised to Highlanders flanker Kazuki Himeno after comments he made following the team's 33-12 win over the Crusaders on Friday night. Speaking to Highlanders first five-eighth Mitchell Hunt after the match, Wheeler praised Himeno's performance, but did so in a mock-Asian accent. — Koro Vaka'uta (@The_KorOcle) April 2, 2021In a statement to the Herald, a spokesperson for Sky confirmed Wheeler apologised to Himeno as well as Highlanders management after the incident. "Joe Wheeler has spoken with Kazuki and apologised to him and to team management.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 02, 2021 17:03 UTC