The son of rugby league legend Clive Churchill has finally put to rest a long-standing rumor about his father’s heritage. Rod Churchill, following his controversial comments regarding Indigenous player Latrell Mitchell, confirmed that his father was not Aboriginal, surprising many influential figures in the game. It has been widely believed by players, coaches, administrators, journalists, and fans that Clive Churchill, who had an illustrious career and played for South Sydney, was of Indigenous descent. However, the recent revelation by Rod Churchill dismisses these assumptions. Clive Churchill, who passed away at the age of 58 in 1985, had an exceptional career, winning multiple premierships and captaining Australia in numerous Tests. He was also honored as one of the first four rugby league Immortals in 1981. The controversy surrounding Churchill’s ancestry arose after Rod Churchill sent a text to Souths chairman Nick Pappas, referring to Mitchell as an “imposter” and a “complete myth.” The text was leaked to the media and caused uproar, leading Rod Churchill to issue an apology. Despite facing accusations of racism, Churchill maintains that he has always had positive relationships with Indigenous individuals and has a deep understanding and respect for their culture. Thus, he hopes to move past this incident and focus on supporting the South Sydney club.
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