Former Irish International Sacked From Columnist Role

It's after pressure over comments Neil Francis made on a podcast.

Neil Francis has been sacked by the Irish Independent following comments he made regarding Lions out-half Marcus Smith. 

Both the Lions and Harlequins lodged complaints, calling the comments “disgusting and racist”. 

Francis has since apologised, but the Independent’s owners - Mediahuis - have terminated his contract.

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