Fallout for Folau supporters continues
While everyone awaits the final outcome for Israel Folau after Rugby Australia announced his contract would be terminated due to his ill-thought social media activity, it seems like more and more players are being caught up in the fallout.
A number of well-known players had liked Folau's below post on Instagram - but understandably didn't catch quite as much flack for their implicit support of Folau's words as Folau himself did.
"inconsistent" with the club's beliefs and that internal discipline procedures will follow, however it appears that Vunipola's activity have already had repercussions, with Channel 4 dropping Vunipola as the face of their European rugby coverage.
A spokesperson for Channel 4 has said that "(Bully Vunipola)'s views are incompatible with our values as an inclusive broadcaster and in light of this Billy Vunipola won't be used as a contributor in Channel 4's rugby coverage."
No doubt, rugby clubs and unions around the world will be ramping up their social media training for their charges to ensure the Folau saga doesn't repeat itself in the future.
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I just can't agree with 8.5 for Ross Byrne. A 6 at best I would think.
Go to commentsI wouldn't take it personally that you didn't hear from Gatland, chief.
It's likely he just doesn't have your phone number.
You can't polish a turd. No coach can change that team at the moment.
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