ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Huge racism row has erupted inside Benetton Rugby following secret Santa gift

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Thursday Dec 22, 2022

Benetton Rugby are currently at the centre of a storm following their club’s ‘secret Santa’ exchange.

ADVERTISEMENT

Italy international Cherif Traore has been the recipient of a ‘gift’ that has caused uproar around the rugby community, leading to the Benetton player accusing his teammates of racism.

Christmas for many is a chance to celebrate the closeness of friends and family as we come together to spread cheer and best wishes for our loved ones. Work places around the world often take part in ever growing tradition of ‘Secret Santa’, in which each colleague would be allocated another member of staff to buy a heartfelt Christmas present for, with the sender remaining a secret.

While ‘Secret Santa’ is meant to be a chance to show appreciation to friends, this so called gift has caused ripples among the rugby community. The gift in question, a rotten banana, has some very serious racial connotations.

Following Luther Burrell’s statement regarding the racist comments he has received from teammates, it was hoped by many that the tide was starting to turn when it came to attitudes. This recent fiasco suggests otherwise.

Taking to social media, Traore explained that he has decided to no longer remain silent in the hopes that this does not happen again.

ADVERTISEMENT

Following this news, Benetton Rugby have issued a video statement which has been met with huge backlash.

“The caption accompanying the video read:
How many times does it happen to make a mistake or offend a member of one’s family, many. Well, this time it happened inside ours. Now what matters is having understood the mistake and apologizing. We are a family and as such we will move forward, together, always“

ADVERTISEMENT

Following the uproar regarding the incident, Benetton Rugby have been asked by the United Rugby Championship to provide a full report before any action will be taken.

Related Articles

  • 41 WEEKS AGO

    Jonny Gray to exit Exeter Chiefs with immediate...

  • 41 WEEKS AGO

    Former Connacht hooker shares brilliant rugby...

  • 41 WEEKS AGO

    Official calls halt to play amidst double-call...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Flying frenchman scores tremendous try for Toulon

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Young England hopeful continues to impress with double against Stade Français

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Full throttle Premiership final rematch ends in heartache

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 10 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 17 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 17 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 1 WEEK AGO

    SHOCK results in the PWR keeps top four race thrilling

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Joyce finishes ‘impossible’ solo try

View All

Funnies

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    'A dog with a mallet up its arse could’ve written Johnny’s book' Donnacha O'Callaghan

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    “Put that in the book” - Rieko Ioane’s explosive post reignites feud with Sexton

View All

Amateur

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 108 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 108 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 131 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

View All

Player Features

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    RugbyDump's top five backrows in 2024

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

  • 11 WEEKS AGO

    The 19-year-old named the 'future' of English rugby after win against Australia A

View All