Controversial former rugby league and boxing star John Hopoate has launched an impassioned defence of Israel Folau after the disgraced Wallabies star's latest anti-gay tirade on social media. PHOTOSPORT Israel Folau faces the boot from Rugby Australia. READ MORE:* Benji: Folau can't be allowed* Owens: Folau crossed the line* Israel Folau storm a 'distraction'* Sporting lifeline for Israel Folau? * 'Inclusive' NRL shuts out Folau​* Folau NRL return questionable"Why's everyone so worried about what Israel Folau said," Hopoate wrote in a scathing homophobic post. 9 News Israel Folau has been spotted at Sydney cafe but refused to comment on the furore over his anti-gay posts.

Source: Stuff April 17, 2019 02:00 UTC