Israel Folau was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Rugby Australia and deleting the controversial social media post that ended his Wallabies career before a warning from his father changed his mind, according to reports. The former Wallabies star was sacked for an Instagram post on April 10 that was deemed as vilifying the gay community. READ MORE:* Israel Folau consults top lawyer over challenging his sacking* Contract debacle that left Rugby Australia vulnerable in Israel Folau storm* 'God spoke to me': Israel Folau's explanation to Rugby Australia tribunal"You'll go to hell, son," Eni said to his son, according to a News Corp Australia report on Sunday. GETTY IMAGES The Folau scandal has been a major headache for Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle. "It's obviously a decision that's in the process right now but I believe in a God that's in control of all things," Folau said.

Source: Stuff June 02, 2019 07:18 UTC