Today’s Stuff up is more of a diabolical liberty that has been taken with the truth.
Nowhere in the article does it actually state that Hansen supports or “backs” Perenara’s Ihumatao wristband protest. Unless just saying you’re “unfazed” means something else these days…
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no concerns with TJ Perenara’s bold wristband message in Saturday night’s test against the Wallabies.
[…] Asked on Sunday if he had any issues with what Perenara did, Hansen was unfazed.
“It’s his decision,” he said. “It doesn’t bother me. I didn’t even notice it, to be honest.
stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/115103133/all-blacks-coach-steve-hansen-backs-tj-perenaras-ihumtao-wristband-protest