Wallaby star unleashes storm over same-sex marriage

Wallabies star Israel Folau has unleashed a storm over equal rights following a controversial tweet.

The 28-year-old on Wednesday, who is a devout Christian, wrote that he doesn’t support same-sex marriages.

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

He did add though that respects people of all walks of life.

Fellow tweeters respected his opinion but many were visibly disgusted.

Folau could also be in trouble with the Australian Rugby Union, his employer, who has publicly supported the bill.

His remarks come at the height of Australia’s postal vote on the issue.

The country’s ruling coalition government has tried to pass a same-sex bill in parliament but has been shot down twice.

While the informal postal vote – yes, people physically just have to write yes or no and place their ballot in a post box – is non-binding, the government hopes the will of the people prompts a change of heart.

David Pocock, the Wallabies flanker who’s on a sabbatical to return to his native Zimbabwe, supports the motion.

He’s known for being an activist for equality.

When my survey arrives I’ll #VoteYes for justice and love. #MarriageEquality

— David Pocock (@DavidPocock) September 13, 2017