An Australian radio host has delivered a tirade about Sonny Bill Williams, calling for the former All Black, Kiwis international and boxer to be sacked from his role at Channel 9.
2GB’s Ray Hadley said he was “embarrassed” to be employed by the same company as the cross-code star, who works for Nine Entertainment as a commentator for Stan Sports in Australia. Nine also is the owner of 2GB.
Williams’ social media posts about the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza prompted Hadley to unload on his radio show. It is unclear exactly which post prompted the attack but Williams has made no secret of his support for Palestine and has referred to Israel as “oppressors”.
“I don’t know how this bloke has continued to be employed by the network that employs me,” Hadley said. “That’s a decision for people who are a higher post than me.
“It’s embarrassing he’s employed by this organisation. I’m embarrassed to be in the same camp as him.