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Former England flanker James Haskell has posted a three-minute apology video after he was accused of disrespecting women's rugby.
The former England back-rower told Bristol Bears star Simi Pam to 'have a day off' when she corrected his social media post listing the most-capped front-rowers for the country.
In an Instagram post by his 'The Good, The Bad and The Rugby' podcast on Sunday, Haskell put Jason Leonard, the most-capped men's player with 114, top of the list rather than former women's star Rocky Clark, who has 137.
James Haskell has posted a three-minute apology video on Instagram after he was accused of disrespecting women's rugby after telling Bristol Bears star Sami Pam to 'have a day off'
After receiving a barrage of criticism on social media after his controversial comments, Haskell admitted that he didn't get his reaction right.
He said in the message on Instagram: 'I really feel like my silence has left a void which people are filling with untruths, character assasinations and pretty aggressive comments about me and my integrity.
'Yesterday, on the Good, Bad and Rugby podcast we posted about Steve Thompson and the amazing journey he's on.
The former England flanker saw his social media post listing the most-capped front-rowers
