The Sea Eagles announced players would wear the rainbow-adorned jersey to promote the inclusion of the LGBTQ community in rugby league during their round 20 NRL game against the Roosters at Brookvale Oval.
However, just hours after the jersey was unveiled, Nine's Danny Weidler revealed that a number of players were seriously considering withdrawing from the game.
After an emergency meeting on Monday night, the seven confirmed they would not play.
