Courts beckon as Folau ponders appeal against sacking

SYDNEY: After a statement saying he was deeply saddened by his sacking from Australian rugby and was considering his options on an appeal, Israel Folau’s public pronouncements on the matter on Friday were limited to religious posts on social media.

Folau has 72 hours – until Monday afternoon Sydney time – to lodge an appeal over the decision of the disciplinary panel which recommended the termination, and there remains a possibility the case might end up in the courts. The Australian Christian Lobby, which produced an open letter in support of Folau that attracted some 30,000 signatories, were quick to express their “disappointment” at RA’s decision.

It has become clear, however, that he views his case as a test of faith, telling the congregation at his church last weekend that compromising on the matter would be akin to succumbing to the temptation of Satan. “This is a decision that will change the landscape for sport across Australia and possibly internationally,” she said on Friday.

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