Sonny Bill Williams has come under fire from prominent radio presenter Ray Hadley, who called for the All Blacks great to be sacked.
The Australian presenter works at the same company as the 38-year-old man, but took exception to his colleague's social media activity.
Hadley, a 2GB presenter and former Channel Nine rugby league commentator, criticized Williams for sharing a post by “influencer” Andrew Tait.
Tate is a self-proclaimed misogynist and currently faces criminal charges in both Romania and the UK.
Mr Williams shared Mr Tate's tweet following the attack on Bishop Sydney, where a 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
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That led Hadley to criticize the cross-code great, who currently works as a pundit for Stan Sports.
The channel is part of the Nine Entertainment Network, a group that also owns 2GB, and the radio presenter believes Williams should be sacked.
“I don't know how this guy stayed employed by the same network that employs me,” Hadley said.
“That's for someone higher up than me to decide. I'm embarrassed that he's employed by this organization. I'm embarrassed that I'm in the same camp as him.
“I would like to say to the Nine board that employs me, you guys, led by Mr. (Peter) Costello, should be ashamed of yourself for still employing him, considering his monosyllabic efforts on television. And I'll never know how he keeps his job, let alone his insensitive approach on social media.”
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Mr Hadley also called for a review of Williams' position following his comments on the Gaza conflict last October.
The former All Black sparked controversy after sharing a post by American commentator Khalid Beydoun.
Hadley said at the time: “This is embarrassing for me and others associated with this radio and television network where he is employed. I think the CEO of the company should reconsider his employment prospects.”
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