Folau was sacked by Rugby Australia last month for posting anti-gay comments on Instagram. — Reuters pic
The 30-year-old, a devout Christian, was sacked by the governing body last month for posting anti-gay comments on Instagram. Folau initially set up his appeal on GoFundMe, estimating he would need AUD3.0 million to fight his sacking for posting that “hell awaits” gay people and others he considers sinners.
He has taken his case to Australia's employment watchdog the Fair Work Commission, asserting that he simply posted sentiments from the Bible.
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