England No 8 Billy Vunipola has taken to social media to post a message of support for Israel Folau.
Rugby Australia has confirmed its intention to terminate Folau’s contract after he once again shared his views on gays.
The 30-year-old’s post stated that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals and those guilty of other ‘sins’.
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Vunipola, as well as Wallabies Samu Kerevi and Allan Alaalatoa, ‘liked’ Folau’s post.
Vunipola said he had received phone calls from three people asking him to ‘unlike’ the post, but said because he shared Folau’s religious beliefs, he felt compelled to post a message in defence of him.
Vunipola’s post has since been liked by his cousin Toby Faletau, who plays No 8 for Wales.
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