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Israel Folau, Clyde Rathbone and George Gregan.

‘Bent on self-immolation’

Former Wallabies attack Israel Folau’s latest social media post, with George Gregan demanding he stop preaching and Clyde Rathbone calling him a “religious lunatic’’.

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Israel Folau of the Waratahs walks onto the field prior to the Round 12 Super Rugby match between the NSW Waratahs and the Blues at Brookvale Oval in Sydney on Saturday, May 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Folau stirs controversy again

Israel Folau has again used social media as a platform for his views, tweeting a controversial video that derides homosexuality.

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The All Blacks diversity ad

What free speech is all about

Just like Israel Folau, the All Blacks and Black Ferns, who star in a new ad for sponsor AIG, are entitled to their say on discrimination | WATCH

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16:  Israel Folau of the Wallabies celebrates after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the Argentina Pumas at Canberra Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Folau escapes ARU sanction

Rugby Australia may face a further backlash from key sponsors after deciding not to punish Israel Folau over his views on gays.

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