Australia back Folau sparks outrage with anti-gay post


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 04 Apr 2018

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - England v Australia - 2016 Old Mutual Wealth Series - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 3/12/16 Australia's Israel Folau in action Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) - Australia outside back Israel Folau has sparked outrage with a comment on social media suggesting that gay people would be condemned to "hell" unless they "repent" for their sins.

Folau's post was deleted but the screen-grab was shared on social media.

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