Kerevi claims he and other Christian players were silenced from speaking out in favour of Israel Folau

Samu Kerevi says Christian players who agreed with Israel Folau’s religious views were banned by Rugby Australia from publicly supporting their teammate during a saga which divided the game.

An ABC documentary titled Folau shines a new light on one of the most divisive chapters in Australian sport, which ultimately led to the former Test fullback losing his contract and missing the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby Australia has long denied silencing players.

Kerevi says players were told “not to say anything”, and he was one of the few who liked the post and has voiced his frustrations about being told to stay silent while those opposing Folau’s views were allowed to speak out.

Kerevi says they got told from their media teams not to say anything about supporting Folau or saying anything at all.

[Source: foxsports/Sydney Morning Herald]