Wallabies star Israel Folau facing backlash after same-sex marriage tweet

September 14, 2017 10:40 am in National by Shanee Dobeson

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Rugby Union star Israel Folau is facing backlash after publicly revealing he does not support same-sex marriage.

Folau took to Twitter on Wednesday, writing: “I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions. but personally, I will not support gay marriage.”

He ended the tweet with a few emoji’s including a peace sign and love heart.

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The 28-year-old’s controversial post came only a day after The Wallabies revealed their support for same-sex marriage with a rainbow wallaby logo.

I love and respect all people for who they are and their opinions. but personally, I will not support gay marriage.✌❤?

— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) September 13, 2017

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Shanee Dobeson

Shanee is a full-time Journalist and Newsreader who graduated from Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. Since joining 1029 Hot Tomato in 2014, Shanee has been keeping you up to date with everything happening on the Gold Coast, writing for myGC and presenting your local weekend news on Hot Tomato. When she’s not trying to get the latest news scoop, you’ll find her pinning home decor inspiration, watching repeats of Law & Order, or cheering on her beloved Gold Coast Titans on the footy field.

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3 years ago

its not a prayer emoji, its a high 5.

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