Devout Christian Folau, who was vocal in his opposition of Australia's decision to legalise same-sex marriage last year, is already facing a social media backlash after outlining his views on Instagram.
Folau initially posted a graphic of 'God's plan', which one user replied to by asking what God's plan was for gay people?
The 29-year-old, who plays his club rugby for the Waratahs, replied: "HELL... Unless they repent their sins and turn to God."
— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) April 2, 2018
I see unlike Australia, Israel Folau isn't moving with the times pic.twitter.com/sOyvlR7wh5
— Graham Love (@GLove39) April 3, 2018
A Rugby Australia spokesman told the Sydney Morning Herald that Folau's views "did not reflect the views" of the organisation.
The spokesman added: "We support all forms of inclusion whether it's sexuality, race or gender."
Folau has won 62 caps for Australia but is out of contract at the end of the year.