Israel Folau, who was fired by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying “hell awaits” gay people, will play in Japan next season, it was announced Monday.
Folau has signed to play for the Chiba-based NTT Communications Shining Arcs in Japan’s premier domestic competition when it starts its new season in January 2022, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced.
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