📰 Rugby fans, brace yourselves! All Blacks legend Brad Weber has been caught in the crossfire of a nasty online hoax. A post spread on social media falsely claimed he was battling stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. 😲
The 35-year-old scrum-half, currently playing in Japan with the Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars, was alerted to the vile rumour by friends. Known for his stellar career with the Chiefs, Stade Francais, and his caps for the New Zealand national team, Weber was understandably upset by the misinformation.
Taking to his social media, a furious Weber slammed the hoax, stating, “WTF is wrong with people?! Making up s*** like this for engagement.” He assured everyone he is in good health and urged his followers to help report the false post.
It’s a stark reminder of how easily fake news can spread and the importance of verifying information. Let’s support Brad by reporting any misleading posts we encounter. 🤝
Spread love, not lies! 🏉💙