'Might as well sack me and all the other Pacific Islands rugby players': Folau firestorm takes a dramatic twist
Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny after one of the Wallabies' most exciting prospects claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked" because of their religious beliefs.
"I will never apologise for my faith and what i believe in, religion had nothing to do with rugby anyways #TYJ"Tupou, aka "Tongan Thor", attached a link to an earlier post from fellow Wallabies teammate and Reds captain Samu Kerevi, who felt compelled to apologise for taking to Instagram at Easter thanking "Jesus for dying on the cross for me. I love you Jesus".""I appreciate the kind words from everyone," Kerevi posted.
Folau has been stood down by the NSW Waratahs after posting a Bible passage last month claiming hell awaits "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators" unless they repent and turn to Jesus Christ.Folau will front a three-person tribunal - comprising chair John West, RA"s representative Kate Eastman SC and the RUPA-appointed John Boultbee SC - on Saturday.
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