Israel Dagg called a Blues player a 'fag' in a tweet. The All Blacks manager has responded to Israel Dagg's 'fag' tweet by saying the All Blacks do not condone the use of any language which people may find offensive. Darren Shand has released a statement, saying "While Israel didn't intend to cause offence and has apologised for his use of the word, we do not condone the use of any language which people may find offensive." He adds: "Twitter and other social media sites are a fantastic way for players to talk directly with their fans and friends but this serves as a reminder that they have to show thoughtfulness, respect and professionalism at all times when posting comments on social media."
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First published: Sunday, 16th June 2013 - 6:04pm