‘I will never watch him’: Gareth Thomas hits out at Catalans signing Israel Folau

• Folau has joined French Super League club Catalans Dragons • Game’s only openly gay player Keegan Hirst also vents his angerFormer Wales international Gareth Thomas is “really upset” by Catalans Dragons’ decision to sign the controversial Israel Folau. Folau, a 30-year-old dual-code international, joined the French Super League club on Tuesday having not played since being sacked by Rugby Australia last May for making homophobic comments on social media.Thomas, himself a former dual-code international but who made his name in rugby union, is gay and said he will refuse to watch any matches involving the Australian. Related: Israel Folau: shock and outrage greets Catalans Dragons' signing Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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