(FW) – A crowdfunding campaign set up in support of former Australian national rugby player Israel Folau has already raised upwards of $750,000, despite the media’s insistence that he is alone in his spiritual convictions and lacking general support. Folau’s multi-million dollar playing contract was terminated after he shared a Bible verse on Instagram which called on people to repent of their sins. Since the final decision was taken to kick Folau off the team ahead of the 2019 World Cup, a group called the Australian
Christian Lobby has sought to offer support through a crowdfunding campaign as the star full-back announced he was launching a legal challenge against the decision. Folau is seeking up to $10 million damages. The group’s managing director, Martyn Iles told 7 News that Folau had “lost his job, lost his livelihood and has been dragged through the mud” after being stripped of his $4 million Rugby Australia contract and vowed to back the rugby player’s lawsuit with Australia’s Fair Work Commission. READ MORE
