Wigan prop Tony Clubb suspended after investigation is launched following alleged racist comment aimed at Hull forward Andre Savelio during Super League clash
- Hull second-rower Andre Savelio made the allegation during Thursday’s match
- Savelio complained to referee James Child towards the end of the first half
- Now an investigation has been launched into the alleged racism from Tony Clubb
Wigan have suspended prop forward Tony Clubb pending the outcome of an investigation into alleged racism.
Hull second-rower Andre Savelio made the allegation during his side’s 16-14 Super League defeat by the Warriors on Thursday.
Wigan executive director Kris Radlinski said: ‘There is no room for racism in sport in any form and we take the accusations made by Hull’s Andre Savelio very seriously.
Wigan’s Tony Clubb (above) has been suspended amid an investigation into alleged racism
‘Our immediate intention is to work closely with Hull and the governing body to gather all the facts and support the investigation process.
‘In the short term, Tony Clubb will be suspended from all club activities.’
Radlinski added: ‘Tony’s evidence will be taken into consideration by all parties moving forward and his welfare will remain a responsibility of Wigan Warriors throughout the investigation.’
Hull second-rower Andre Savelio made the allegation during Super League match on Thursday
The clubs launched a joint internal investigation. Both have discussed the matter and are talking to the Rugby Football League, who say they will review and investigate the incident through the normal match review and disciplinary process.
On Thursday night Savelio tweeted: ‘There’s no reason at all for me to lie.
‘For him to call me a ‘stupid Polynesian c***’ in a game where 30 per cent are of that heritage, hell I won’t sit quietly.’
Savelio complained to referee James Child towards the end of the first half and Child placed it on report.