Israel Folau argues social media posts 'substantially unrelated' to rugby

Statement of claim argues contract termination by Rugby Australia an ‘unreasonable’ restraint of tradeThe former Wallabies player Israel Folau has said the controversial social media posts that led to his sacking were “substantially unrelated” to rugby, and the termination of his contract was against the public interest for employees to be able to express religious beliefs in their own time.Folau had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia in May over an Instagram post in which he claimed gay people, among others, were destined for hell. Related: Judge urges Israel Folau and Rugby Australia…