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Folau's career in the balance as Rugby Australia investigate 'unacceptable' Instagram post
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Israel Folau is back courting controversy less than a week after becoming Super Rugby’s all-time top try scorer.
The Australian has garnered an unsavoury reputation for his social media commentary on sexuality and religion.
And he has taken to Instagram to reheat the divisive issue, claiming that gay people will go to hell. He also appeared to criticism legislation in Tasmania that is making gender an optional section on birth certificates.
In a post sent to his 300,000 followers on Instagram, the Australian international wrote:
“Those that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him.
"Rugby Australia is aware of a post made by Israel Folau on his Instagram account," it read.
https://www.facebook.com/rugbypass/photos/a.1067916703281652/2670138863059420/?type=3&theater
"The content within the post is unacceptable. It does not represent the values of the sport and is disrespectful to members of the Rugby community. The Rugby Australia Integrity Unit has been engaged on the matter."
WATCH: Raelene Castle reacts to Folau's comments in 2018
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