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Folau comments 'clearly don't reflect the spirit of inclusion and diversity' that Qantas supports
By Online Editors
The Wallabies' major sponsor has condemned Israel Folau's latest social media outburst and is awaiting Rugby Australia's review into the controversy.
RA's integrity unit is investigating after Folau took to Instagram to proclaim hell awaits "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters".
The three-times John Eales Medallist as the Wallabies' player of the year faces sanctioning - and possibly even having his multi-million-dollar four-year contract torn up - after the governing body condemned his posts as "unacceptable".
"It does not represent the values of the sport and is disrespectful to members of the rugby community," RA said of Folau's abrasive stance.
Qantas, who threatened to pull their sponsorship with the Wallabies last year following a series of similarly provocative posts from Folau, echoed the disappointment of RA and NSW Rugby.
“These comments are really disappointing and clearly don’t reflect the spirit of inclusion and diversity that we support," a Qantas statement to AAP said.
"We are pleased to see Rugby Australia’s condemnation of the comments and will await the outcome of their review.”
- AAP
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Well said TJ. You can be proud of your AB career and your passion for the country, the AB team and Canes and Wellington has always been unquestioned. Enjoy the new chapter(s).
Go to commentsAgree with Wilson B- at best. And that is down to skilled individual players who know how to play the game - not a cohesive squad who know their roles and game plan. For those who claim that takes time to develop, the process is to keep the game plan simple at first and add layers as the squad gels and settles in to the new systems. Lack of progress against the rush D, lack of penetration and innovation in the mid-field, basic skill errors and loose forwards coming second in most big games all still evident in game 14 of the season. Hard to see significant measureable progress.
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