Manu Tuilagi has suffered the consequences of his shocking behaviour and not only been heavily fined but will also be excluded from England's squad for the Rugby World Cup. It seems that Rugby Union has a moral code which expects its representatives to conduct themselves well, whether on or off of the pitch.
The sanctions faced by Tuilagi, and his acceptance of them, are in stark contrast to the way in which footballers are excused from almost all misconduct. Vicious assaults on or off of the pitch, drink-driving, even rape, are all seen as offences which are excusable and should be ignored. Why is this ? Is it just the money talking or is it that football club owners, managers and supporters really do have little or no morality when it comes to their teams ?
Sadly, the answer is probably rather frightening.
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