The Matt Giteau post on Folau that nearly everyone can agree on

Australian centurion Matt Giteau has taken to social media to share his views regarding what has happened in the world of rugby over the past month.

In light of Israel Folau’s sacking by Rugby Australia over an Instagram post in which he said “Hell awaits you. Repent. Jesus Saves” to various groups in society, the topic of religious beliefs and rugby has been fiercely debated.

The matter was brought into sharper focus in the northern hemisphere after England’s Billy Vunipola defended liking Folau’s post, something that has subsequently seen him get booed when playing.

However, the matter has raged on in recent days, with a number of Pacific Island players, who share Folau’s Christian beliefs, defending themselves and standing up for what they believe in. The Reds and Australia hooker has been particularly vocal.

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However, the 103-cap Wallaby has shared a post on social media saying “I wish we talked more about our great game & player performances rather than personal beliefs.” He went on to say that he played in many diverse teams which “all got along great as we respected each individual’s way of living.”