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British Olympic rugby star Amy Wilson-Hardy removed from team amid racist text probe. British Olympic Association officials are probing a screenshot of a conversation which allegedly involves the 32-year-old and an unknown person.
A picture of the England forward in the chat appears to show her wearing a black facemask.
The unknown contact wrote: "genuine chocolate face", to which the athlete allegedly replied: "Thought I’d have a better chance with the blacks".
The WhatsApp screengrab - believed to have been leaked - was shared on Instagram, where one user wrote: "A little black face racism by @teamgb Rugby 7’s @amywilsonhardy even joking she’ll have a better chance with the blacks."
The Sun has contacted the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for comment.
A spokesperson for BOA told The Sun: “The British Olympic Association has been made aware of an image published on a social media platform and is investigating the matter.”
Wilson-Hardy made her England debut in 2013 and started in Monday night’s Olympics quarterfinal when Team GB lost 7-17 to the USA.
From Poole, Dorset, Wilson-Hardy earned a bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, was nominated to the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup squad.
Wilson-Hardy has represented Great Britain in rugby sevens, notably finishing fourth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and has been a key player for the England Women’s Sevens team in various international tournaments.