Folau row splitting Wallaby dressing room: reports IOLSport
SYDNEY – Controversy over rugby superstar Israel Folau's homophobic comments is reportedly threatening to divide Wallabies players ahead of the World Cup, with some unwilling to play with the controversial fullback and others feeling their religion is under attack.
It did not say how many were considering a boycott but pointed to a string of comments critical of Folau by senior players and management. Further complicating the situation is anger among some players from Pacific Islander backgrounds that the Folau case has led to their religious beliefs being targeted.
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