Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise A$3 million ($2.1 million) for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after he was sacked for sharing a meme about homosexuals, adulterer, and liars on social media.
The 30-year-old’s A$1.25 million ($866,000) per year contract was terminated by Rugby Australia last month after the controversial online post, shared with a Bible verse, was deemed homophobic. It followed a similar ordeal last year.
