A Lions and England rugby international has apologised to David Cameron after making a “bunny ears” gesture behind his head during a photocall at Downing Street.
The 22-year-old centre played the prank while standing behind the Prime Minister as a group of British and Irish Lions players and management posed for a photo to honour their 2-1 series victory over Australia.
After the event, the Leicester Tigers player took to his Twitter page to express his remorse.
He wrote: “Apologies for messing around on Lions photo. No offence intended. Great Day at Downing Street. Thanks to Prime Minister for hosting us.”
It is not the first time that Tuilagi has been at the centre of controversy after he was fined £3,000 by the Rugby Football Union for jumping from a ferry during England’s World Cup campaign in New Zealand in 2011.
He was cautioned by police on that occasion and disciplined by then England coach Martin Johnson.
After the Downing Street prank, teammates also reacted through Twitter.
Ben Youngs, a fellow Lions, England and Leicester player, wrote: “The man @Manutuilagi just couldn’t stop himself.”
Gloucester fly-half Freddie Burns tweeted: “Great bottle from Manu Tuilagi! Haha. #chief.”
Manu Tuilagi: Lions Star Sorry For PM Prank
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