New Wigan signing Bryan Fletcher has been sacked by his current club South Sydney for racially abusing an Aboriginal opponent.
Fletcher, the South Sydney captain, apologised publicly to Parramatta player Dean Widders.
He has been suspended for one match, fined £4,265 and ordered to work alongside Widders' in the latter's community projects in Sydney.
"It's not in my character and I admit I made a huge mistake," said the former Kangaroos second row, who will join the Warriors next season, was quoted in The Guardian.
"What was said was in the heat of battle but it was inexcusable and I fully accept the consequences."
Wigan are unlikely to take any action against their new player as they look to overcome the two heaviest defeats in their history.
Couldn't Wigan have him early then??
New coach Ian Millward is expected to confirm that Kris Radlinski and Danny Orr will return from long-term injuries in Saturday's home match against Warrington.
This is great news
Game ON :exc: :exc: :exc:
