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Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked over anti-gay comments

Israel Folau played 73 Tests and was one of the sport's most marketable players [Courtesy]

Devoutly Christian Wallabies star Israel Folau was sacked Friday for homophobic comments in a case that sparked bitter debate and looks to have ended his glittering career in Australia.

The fullback was found guilty of a "high-level" breach of rugby's code of conduct last week, with a three-person tribunal deciding it warranted the termination of his lucrative Aus$4.0 million four-year contract.

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