He criticized Israel Folau's actions as selfish, but Will Genia admits feeling sorry for the banished Wallabies superstar and sad that he is likely to be lost to rugby forever.
Gathering in Brisbane for a pre‑World Cup Wallabies camp, Genia says it was a good chance for players to regroup following Folau's contract termination.
Folau has until 7pm today to appeal against the loss of his lucrative Rugby Australia contract after a three‑person panel found on Friday that his controversial social media posts warranted his sacking.
It came after Folau last month defied RA warnings following a similar previous incident, posting a biblical quote which said "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters" would go to hell unless they repented.
At the time, Genia spoke out against his long‑time Wallabies teammate, describing his actions as "selfish" and his view "completely wrong".
But that did not stop the news of his termination rocking the Test halfback, who said it was the saddest experience he has had as a rugby player.
[Source: TV NZ]
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