Folau 'saddened' and considering his options after Rugby Australia sacking
May 17, 2019 08:16 MYT
Israel Folau is "saddened" by Rugby Australia's decision to terminate his contract and is considering his options.
Rugby Australia confirmed on Friday that Folau had been sacked following a hearing, the 30-year-old found to have committed a "high-level breach" of the governing body's Code of Conduct after a social media post in which he wrote that "hell awaits" homosexuals.
Waratahs full-back Folau, who has 73 international caps for the Wallabies and had a Rugby Australia contract until 2022, has 72 hours to appeal.
A statement attributed to Folau released to the Australian media read: "It has been a privilege and an honour to represent Australia and my home state of New South Wales, playing the game I love.
"Upholding my religious beliefs should not prevent my ability to work or play for my club and country.