Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has publicly condemned the “sick” individuals impersonating him online.
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Hogg issued a statement on social media following the appearance of fake Facebook accounts bearing his name.
He said: “It’s been brought to my attention that there’s some sick people out there pretending to be me. I only have my Instagram account & this twitter account that belong to me.
“Nothing else. This is disgusting & damaging towards myself. Rant over. Have a great weekend.”
The former Scotland fullback, who recently came out of retirement to sign with Montpellier, is expected to miss the start of the Top 14 season due to injury.
L’Equipe reports that Hogg tore his calf in training and could be sidelined for up to six weeks.
The 32-year-old signed with the French team a year after retiring from rugby, but his debut will be delayed.
The Top 14 season begins on September 7, with Montpellier hosting Lyon on the opening day.
“Complete k**b” – Joe Marler reveals the three rugby stars he can’t stand
England prop Joe Marler is never afraid of sharing an opinion or two – especially when it’s about someone he doesn’t particularly like.
#1. Israel Folau
Over 1,000 days since Folau last played a professional match of rugby union, Marler’s old Twitter sparring partner made his return to the sport over the weekend.
The loose-head prop takes any chance he can to call out the former Wallabies fullback, who could soon represent Tonga, for his homophobic views.
In a series of tweets sent directly to Folau, Marler attached pictures and GIFs of men kissing, in a display of defiant humour which was praised by fellow players and LGBTQ fans alike.
Marler later named Folau in his dream team in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.
On selecting Folau as his fullback, Marler commented, “On the night out, after we had played our match on the Saturday, I’d take him out in Brighton to The Blue Oyster… a couple of clubs.”