GREENOCK Wanderers are at the centre of a racism storm amid allegations that at least one member of their coaching staff shouted vile abuse at an opposing player 'throughout' their latest match.

An investigation into claims that 18-year-old Strathmore Silverbacks winger Dylan Skibinski, pictured in main image far right, was branded a 'Paki' during Wanderers' home game at Fort Matilda on Saturday has been launched by Scottish Rugby.

Dylan told the Telegraph how he was so 'disgusted' that he refused to shake hands with any of the Greenock coaches at the end of the game.

The university student, who has Thai ancestry, says he has spoken to the police about the alleged racist slurs as national rugby chiefs based at Murrayfield in Edinburgh continue with their own disciplinary probe.

Dylan — who ultimately scored the winning try to beat Greenock — said: "I play on the wing so I'm closer to the sidelines and was nearer their coaches.

"Every time the opposing winger got the ball there were shouts of, 'Run at the Paki' and, 'Hit the Paki'.

"I was in a bit of disbelief at first."

The brave young player added: "Your heart kind of drops.

"I've been exposed to racism my whole life, but being subjected to it on the pitch, with an audience there, it was right in my face.

"I've had a word with the police and they were coming to have a proper chat with me about what happened."

Dylan's father, Stefan, said: "My son was subjected to the abuse throughout the game.

"This is disgraceful behaviour and especially at this level, where everyone is an adult.

"I can't believe that anyone would think this is acceptable behaviour."

Mr Skibinski added: "It's funny to think that both of this young man's grandparents fought in The Second World War, out of Scotland, and were awarded medals for bravery, not to mention that Dylan was born in Scotland, to Scottish parents."

Strathmore lodged an official complaint with Scottish Rugby earlier this week and the 'shocked' Wanderers' hierarchy are now involved in the investigation into the serious allegations.

Dylan said: "I made a 140-mile journey for this game, to be faced with vile abuse.

"It was coming from the direction of the Greenock Wanderers coaches.

"I don't know if it was one of them shouting the abuse or multiple, but it was coming from them."

He added: "I'm very happy with the way we beat them.

"It was shocking what happened.

"This was when everyone was sober, in broad daylight with spectators watching the game.

"It wasn't quiet, it was full-on shouting and yelling that word.

"I've never seen anything like it.

"It wasn't like being in a raucous pub with drunken idiots, this was coming from a bunch of grown, sober men.

"It was just awful."

The president of Greenock Wanderers, David McIlroy, said: "We are shocked to hear that an allegation has been made in this manner.

"We will deal with it swiftly and thoroughly."

A Scottish Rugby spokesperson said: "Scottish Rugby has been made aware of alleged racial abuse during the match between Greenock Wanderers and Strathmore RFC last Saturday.

"An official complaint from Strathmore RFC has subsequently been received and will now be investigated through Scottish Rugby's established disciplinary processes.

"There is absolutely no place for abuse, in any form, in rugby and Scottish Rugby is completely committed to ensuring the sport is inclusive to everyone."