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Nick Purewal

Steve Hansen urges rugby to support Israel Folau after Twickenham boos in World XV outing

Steve Hansen urged rugby to support Israel Folau after the Tonga star was booed every time he touched the ball at Twickenham.

Folau turned out for the World XV as Hansen’s side lost out 48-42 to the Barbarians. The 34-year-old was sacked by Australia in 2018 after a string of homophobic and offensive online messages, but has managed to revive his rugby union career.

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