Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny after one of the Wallabies' most exciting prospects claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked" because of their religious beliefs.
"I will never apologise for my faith and what i believe in, religion had nothing to do with rugby anyways #TYJ"Tupou, aka "Tongan Thor", attached a link to an earlier post from fellow Wallabies teammate and Reds captain Samu Kerevi, who felt compelled to apologise for taking to Instagram at Easter thanking "Jesus for dying on the cross for me. I love you Jesus".""I appreciate the kind words from everyone," Kerevi posted.
Folau has been stood down by the NSW Waratahs after posting a Bible passage last month claiming hell awaits "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators" unless they repent and turn to Jesus Christ.Folau will front a three-person tribunal - comprising chair John West, RA"s representative Kate Eastman SC and the RUPA-appointed John Boultbee SC - on Saturday.
Can the ARU contact away his legal rights? What if they had in his contract that he had to steal or kill, would it be an enforceable breach of contract if he did not abide?
why don't they resign?
Sack those who support the same sentiments as expressed by the moron Foleau
I’m a (non practicing) Christian CEO. My colleagues are a mix of faiths & gender IDs, all equally respected. What wouldnt be respected/tolerated would be an individual promoting views that could be deemed hurtful or hateful to others. Same in all good co’s. Stand your ground ARU!
Fitz has pilloried sportspeople for years in his articles for stating their faith. Now, he hides behind 'They can have their Beliefs'. Well that didn't stop you mocking them. What about Christian Kids Fitz?
WhistlingWhist Folau is proposing that a sky god punishes his hapless objects of hate. As long as his intolerance stays advocating that fantasy fate then so what. Soon as it turns physical then deny him the freedom to hate.
we already know how poorly educated you all are - but we don't judge you on that. These statements only underscore ignorance.
Any NRL player who values their religious beliefs should stand with Folau and resign. auspol
Yes.. happily sack you...if you want to be preaching stop using AustralianRugby as a platform for your bigotry and hate. Do you want to play sport..or be a preacer of hate..your choice...quietly go...stop threatening the sport.what are you a bully too.
Noone is asking Folau to apologise for his faith🙄🙄
Well if you violate the terms of your employment, yes, that is your employers right.
Sounds like a good plan
Someone tell this idiot that his faith isn’t the issue. It’s respect and not demonising others.
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He didn’t get sacked for his beliefs. He got the sack for disparaging people on social media in breach of his contract. You know, the contract he signed.
Cya...
Let’s talk fa’afafine which is an intrinsic role of Samoan culture that is respected and valued in their society.
Give these boys a dummy
If this was in football....fifa would have shutdown the FFA all together! But rugby is a nothing sport! No balls at the highest level!
Do you guys not understand the difference between practicing your own religion privately and publicly condemning people for the way that your “god” made them? Shut the fuck up. And if it’s so bad then you all should quit and form a Christian rugby union. See who sponsors that.
OK. Bye.
Awesome! Freedom of speech and religion so important to a democratic society.
Bloody drama queens, grow up lads.
Good on you mate a bit of solidarity is what’s lacking in this me me world..not that I agree with anyone calling themselves Israel or zealots in general...standing by your mates is what it’s all about..
And,Millions of Christians world wide....
if Israel is a true catholic he should be crucified for his beliefs.
Are they all intending to vilify vulnerable minorities on social media, despite repeated warnings?
Did any alcoholics take offence to IzzyFolau s tweet?
Good onya mate, take that ARU
O.k, that's fine. If they all hold such backward and bigoted views then they can all quit and go back home for all I care
Bye guys, enjoy working for a living instead of playing football. Everyone is replaceable and I'm sure the people that replace you will appreciate the pay.
No-one's keeping him here.
Freedom to practice your faith does not equate with the right to vilify those who do not share your faith.
Nobody objects to religious beliefs of rugby players. Heard of Hazem El Masri? Virtually every article written about him mentioned that he was a devout Muslim, but I suspect if he had equated gay people with liars, drunks and thieves, he may have attracted a tad of criticism.
What a tool.
RA should just stick to sport, they’re just making fools of themselves trying to control lives.
Why ? Have they all breaches their contracts after written warnings as well ?
Lol dumb ass. Has nothing to do with holding those beliefs. Should have spent more time in school and less time in church
go guys!
My understanding is that this was due to a breach of contract in regards to social media use - not because he's Christian? I'm sure I read somewhere that he'd already received a warning. Does anyone have further info on this and the specifics of the contract breach?
This isn’t about faith! It’s about breaking social media policy of an organisation! 🙄
Presumably if they're polynesian then they're not Australian
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It is time the walked out on the weak livered RA and the gutless players who don’t support a fellow player who has done nothing wrong.
A man who believes in the 72 virgins in paradise said all gays should be killed now. His reward was a private dinner with the then PM. Another man who believes in the hereafter & preaches love said gays and other sinners will go to hell if they don’t repent. He lost his career.😔
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