BBC Says Sorry For Calling A Welsh Rugby Player "Jake Ballsack"

    Ahhh, well this is awkward.

    Richard James
    by Richard James

    BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

    The BBC made a rather unfortunate gaffe at the weekend when announcing the line-up for the rugby union autumn international between Wales and Australia.

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    Welsh lock Jake Ball was named in the Welsh starting XV for the game in Cardiff on Saturday.

    But unfortunately the BBC misprinted his name on its website...

    Jamie Roberts @Jamiehuwroberts

    Haha spot the error @BBCSport @BBCWalesSport ...I'll give you a clue - he plays second row for us!! 😂

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    The mistake was pointed out by Ball's Welsh teammate Jamie Roberts.

    Ball was, unsurprisingly, a bit miffed at the mistake.

    Jake Ball @Jake_Ball4

    Cheers @BBCSport think the name BALLSACK is going to haunt me for the rest of my days lol

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    And the BBC has said sorry for the mistake.

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    A spokeswoman told WalesOnline that the article was amended as soon as it was spotted.

    She added: "'We are investigating how this error occurred and the piece was amended as soon as it was spotted. We apologise for any offence that may have been caused."

    To make matters worse, Wales went on to lose the game 28–33.

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