Karmichael Hunt 'feels for' Israel Folau, but says Waratahs must move onKarmichael Hunt and Israel Folau (right) are the only two players to represent Australia in rugby union and league and play top-level Australian Rules FootballWaratahs back Karmichael Hunt has expressed sympathy for Israel Folau with his team-mate's career on the line over a controversial social media post but concedes the Super Rugby side must move on without him. Full-back Folau, a Christian, faces having his Waratahs and Wallabies contracts torn up after posting comments on social media that gay people were destined for "hell" if they did not "repent". Israel Folau and Karmichael Hunt pictured during training with Australia's rugby league team in 2008"There's a process in place now which is out of our control, out of my control and away from my personal beliefs. The Waratahs have stood down Folau and stated they intend to terminate his contract. Israel Folau looks to tackle Karmichael Hunt in the AFL in 2012Hunt is also no stranger to controversy, having been arrested twice for cocaine possession while playing for the Reds and only joining the Waratahs after being thrown a career lifeline by coach Daryl Gibson.

Source: Sky sports April 23, 2019 07:41 UTC