Israel Folau

Wallabies star Israel Folau was facing a backlash yesterday after the devout Christian said gay people were destined to go to hell. Folau, a three-time Australian player of the year, made the comment this week to an Instagram follower who asked him what was "God's plan for gay people?" "HELL.. Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God," he replied. The remark appears to breach Rugby Australia's inclusion policy designed to stamp out discrimination and homophobia in the game, and the governing body distanced itself from Folau's views. "Israel Folau's personal beliefs do not reflect the views of Rugby Australia," said a spokesman.