BBC apologise for 'Ballsack' typo
The BBC has apologised for mistakenly naming Welsh rugby international Jake Ball ‘Ballsack’ in the online teamsheet.
A BBC Sport spokeswoman said that the error was changed as soon it was spotted and there would be an investigation into how it occurred.
“We apologise for any offence that may have been caused,” she told Wales Online.
The typo had been pointed out to the BBC by a tweet from Ball’s teammate, Jamie Roberts.
Haha spot the error @BBCSport @BBCWalesSport ...I'll give you a clue - he plays second row for us!! �� pic.twitter.com/qSQSztDqcz
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) November 7, 2014
Cheers @BBCSport think the name BALLSACK is going to haunt me for the rest of my days lol
— Jake Ball (@Jake_Ball4) November 10, 2014
The rugby star was actually a promising cricketer in WA after migrating to Australia as a 17-year-old with his parents.
The fast bowler played junior cricket with the Marsh brothers.
He was signed by current club Scarlets in 2012 while at Australian Super Rugby franchise, the Western Force.
