I tell you what I do stand for, he says. As a Christian, I stand by the Bible and what the Bible says - every written word in that book, I stand by that. I believe what the Bible says. I didn t write the Bible - that is God s written word and I believe that wholeheartedly.
Palmer, whose net worth was estimated at $NZ2.5 billion by Forbes in 2019, declares Folau as the best rugby player in the world and has pledged his fortune to a legal battle to ensure he plays again. The 67-year-old is a patron of the club.
The dual-code international, who was sacked by Rugby Australia for homophobic social media posts quoting the bible, thanked Jesus for his opportunity with the Gold Coast club. Folau asked awkward lesbian question Folau trained with his new teammates on Thursday and will take to the field for the first time next week. But it was suggested Folau might have some difficulty singing the club s victory song when he finally gets on the field. According to Channel 7 reporter Bianca Stone, the Tigers s team song includes the line we want lesbians on our faces .
I wonder if @IzzyFolau will sing the Southport Tigers team song when they win. which includes this line âwe want lesbians on our faces..â canât wait for this 9am media conference with Folau and @CliveFPalmerâ Bianca Stone (@Bianca Stone) May 20, 2021
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A defiant Israel Folau says he has no regrets about any of his controversial social media posts, as he announced his return to rugby league with the backing of billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer.
Folau will play alongside his two brothers for Southport Tigers in the Gold Coast s local A-grade competition, with his first appearance likely to be next weekend.
Palmer is the patron of the club and is bankrolling Folau s return. No regrets at all in life, Folau said, addressing questions about the social media posts that led to his sacking by Rugby Australia. I believe from my faith in God, that everything happens for a reason, it s there for a purpose and I m so thankful for what I ve gone through, because it s brought me a lot closer to God.
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