Israel Folau Sacked

[welsh wasp]

Surely knew the likely reaction of Rugby Australia after his previous comments along the same lines.

[mike909]

Re Billy's position

There is a problem in saying this:

There just comes a point when you insult what I grew up believing in that you just say enough is enough - what he's saying isn't that he doesn't like or love those people

The first part of that statement could be said by a white supremacist. If we wouldn't give credence to a white supremacist - why would anyone give BV a free pass? I certainly don't, its the sort of sentiment that facilitates prejudice and worse against gay people

[Neils]

Now actually sacked according to the Beeb. Has 48 hours to appeal but has not removed his original tweet.

[jamestaylor002]

Now actually sacked according to the Beeb. Has 48 hours to appeal but has not removed his original tweet.

I think that was the only solution now as this is a repeated offence. However, I think a line should be drawn under this and we move on.