British rugby star Billy Vunipola has had some time to reflect on his public show of support for Israel Folau’s homophobic comments last year.His takeaway?
That being “ridiculed” for supporting homophobia was unenjoyable.Vunipola, 27, inserted himself in the drama when he ‘liked’ an Instagram post from Folau, an Australian rugby player, that claimed gay people are all destined to end up in hell.Related: Rugby player suspended after grabbing opponents’ crotch on cameraFolau, a self-described devout Christian, was fired by Rugby Australia for his comments, though he’s since started playing again for the French Super League team, Catalans Dragons.Vunipola was merely issued a formal warning by his team, Saracens.Now Vunipola has commented on.