Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, but the fallout from the incident -- unjustly or not -- will persist for years.

Welsh rugby halfback Gareth Edwards – regarded as arguably the greatest player to ever don the red jersey – was interviewed after Italy beat Wales 22-15 in last weekend’s Six Nations clash and asked if his team from the 1970s would have beaten the current Welsh team. “Yes, but only just,” the great man replied.

Sam Kerr's sponsors are reportedly sticking by the Aussie football star in a huge boost after her not guilty verdict. But former Matildas player Elissia Carnavas has suggested it might be best for all parties if Kerr decides to relinquish the captaincy rather than having it taken away by Football Australia.