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Folau 'anti-gay' hearing begins in Sydney

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Israel Folau is presently facing a code of conduct hearing that could end his Australian rugby career [Courtesy]

A divisive code of conduct hearing kicked off Saturday as Israel Folau challenged Rugby Australia's intention to tear up his lucrative contract over homophobic comments, with experts warning of a protracted legal battle.

The devoutly religious Folau was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that "hell awaits" gay people.

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