Rugby Australia risks galvanising Pasifika around Israel Folau | Paea Wolfgramm

Rugby Australia has taken exception to Folau’s beliefs but sidestepped the cultural context that surrounds them

How Rugby Australia has dealt with Folau is being keenly watched by at least half of their elite players, who share common ground with Folau as Pacific Islanders, with most, if not all of them, sharing a similar religious upbringing.

I’ll wager dollar for doughnuts, the issue of football versus faith and family will arise again, but the way in which RA has dealt with the “Folau question” has poured fuel on the fire.

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