• Billy Vunipola’s endorsement of Folau’s views was also criticised
• ‘Reaction shows that discriminatory views have no place’
International Gay Rugby has welcomed the swift action taken by the authorities after last week’s homophobic Instagram post by the Australia full-back Israel Folau was liked by the England No 8 Billy Vunipola.
Related: Billy Vunipola given formal warning by RFU over Israel Folau support
Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/16/international-gay-rugby-union-welcomes-response-israel-folau-billy-vunipola under the title “International Gay Rugby welcomes unions’ response to Israel Folau post”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
