New Zealand commentator Joe Wheeler apologises for using mock Asian accent – ABC News

A New Zealand rugby commentator who adopted a mock Asian accent during an interview is likely to keep his job despite an outpouring of public criticism.

• The accent imitation came during a post-match interview on Friday
• Joe Wheeler used the accent after referencing Highlander and Japan international Kazuki Himeno
• Wheeler has apologised for the incident, which has been accepted by Himeno

Joe Wheeler, a former New Zealand Maori representative who commentates for Sky Sport, used the accent after the Super…

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