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Land Rover have reportedly taken back Israel Folau’s sponsored vehicle.
Folau has made headline following a string of controversial social media posts, claiming that gay people are destined for “HELL … unless they repent their sins and turn to God”.
Folau has since stirred more controversy and stood firmly with his beliefs, posting an 11-minute video of a sermon that references homosexuality and claims that ‘tolerance’ is misguided.
The 29-year-old’s posts have since led Wallabies sponsor Land Rover to reportedly repossess his vehicle, after previously stating that their views did not align.
Land Rover replaced BMW as the Wallabies’ car sponsor in February, and according to The Daily Telegraph, repossessed Folau’s car in April one week after his initial comments.
Last year Land Rover dropped Dan Carter as a brand ambassador after his drink driving incident in France.
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The loss of the Land Rover is understood to be the first consequence stemming from Folau’s anti-gay stance.
Folau will still be able to get around in his Lamborghini, which is reportedly his everyday vehicle.
Newly appointed Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has met with Folau to discuss his social media use but he has not been sanctioned as of yet. Castle described the Folau saga as the most difficult thing she’s ever had to deal with.
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika weighed in on the situation earlier in the week.
Cheika suggested that children should ‘find another idol’ if they disagree with the views of Folau.
The 62-test Wallaby will next appear on Saturday when his Waratahs side host the Highlanders in an attempt to end Australia’s horror run against New Zealand opposition.
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