How social media reacted following Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate Israel Folau’s contract.

On a day when words that harm are recognised, to create a better environment for all. Sometimes pictures can say everything.❤️🌈 pic.twitter.com/1siSAgvTp0

— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) May 17, 2019

 

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Will miss going to battle with you my Toko. ‘Ofa atu ❤ #TeamJesus #TT

A post shared by Sekope Kepu (@sekopekepu) on May 16, 2019 at 11:37pm PDT

One of the best rugby players I’ve ever had the privilege of playing with🙌🏻 Good luck for your next journey my brother! @izzyfolau #wolrdbest15 pic.twitter.com/YTiv6xRyNu

— Jacques Potgieter (@JacquePotgieter) May 17, 2019

 

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A post shared by Israel Folau (@izzyfolau) on May 17, 2019 at 1:21am PDT

Look at the fucking state on this.

Folau talking about freedoms and rights.

That’s why you’re in this mess you halfwit.

Because you deny those freedoms and rights to others. pic.twitter.com/QKjtogrxKq

— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) May 17, 2019

You can also get disowned, beaten & even killed for leaving your religion, even in the West. And, being an atheist is part of who I am, too. I don’t agree with a word of what Folau said but I defend his right to say it…without losing his livelihood. This isn’t hard. https://t.co/7DxKEXPKi7

— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) May 17, 2019

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