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Israel Folau stands while teammates take a knee acknowledging Black Lives Matter movement before Super League opener – ABC News

Israel Folau stands while every player on the field and the referee kneels, before the former Wallabies fullback’s side is smashed 34-6 in the Super League’s opening game.

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Israel Folau has courted more controversy by refusing to join teammates and opponents in taking a knee to acknowledge the Black Lives Matter movement in the return of the English Super League.

  • Folau has courted controversy since homophobic comments he made on social media led to him being sacked by Rugby Australia
  • His coach said he was free to make a personal choice to stand while team mates acknowledged the Black Lives Matter movement
  • Premier League football matches hav…

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