Folau not backing down

DEFIANT and proud, Israel Folau declared he’ll never back down from his Christian beliefs regarding homosexuality, but added the furore of the past month has not dented his desire to remain in rugby union.

Folau said he remains the same person despite the strong backlash he’s received since saying gays were destined for hell, based on his belief in Biblical scriptures, and he will not be backing down.

“I’ve said what I’ve said in recent weeks, for personally, just standing up for what I believe and standing firm on that,” Folau said.

“That’s something that comes truly from the bottom of my heart, it doesn’t interfere with anything to do with my rugby and the guys around, teammates, I’m still the same person.”

Folau was yesterday named to return for the Waratahs’ match against the Blues tomorrow at Brookvale Oval.