Israel Folau will play for the Catalan Dragons in 2020. Photo: AFP/Raymond Roig. flag in Twickenham in support of LGBT+ community in response to Israel Folau's selection for the World XV team to face the barbarians in the birthplace of English rugby on May 28 he said gays would go to hell «unless they repent of their sins and turn to God».
Folau, whose views stem from his Christian faith, proved to be a highly divisive figure, and in response, the RFU also confirmed that they would also include a foreword in the match program outlining the governing body's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. .
“We strive to be a sport accessible to all players, staff and fans, regardless of their identity or background. This ethos is at the heart of all our work, as set out in the RFU Action Plan for Inclusion and Diversity,” the RFU said in a statement.
“The Barbarians are renting Twickenham Stadium for their match. and although the RFU has no role in the selection of players, we worked with the organizers to ensure that the game day program included a preface to express support for the LGBT+ communities and we will fly the Pride Progress flag over Twickenham during the Barbarians v World XV match and throughout June.
«As we enter Pride month, it's important to celebrate LGBT people+ ; the community continues to face discrimination and exclusion in all areas of life, including sport.”
The match will mark Eddie Jones' first return to Twickenham since he was sacked as England manager in December and quickly promoted to head coach. from wallaby. Jones was named coach of the Barbarians, while former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen took over the World XV.
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