Israel Folau dropped by sponsor Asics following homophobic post revigor

Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday.

The 30-year-old's Australia contract was terminated in April, but Folau requested the hearing and a three-person panel is expected to make its decision in the coming weeks.

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Asics, however, has distanced itself from Folau because of the post, which listed 'drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters,' reading underneath, 'Hell awaits you.'

'Asics is dedicated to sports and its healthy contribution to society,' read a statement from the global sportswear brand, which became a sponsor of Australian rugby in 2014. 'We believe sport is for everyone and we champion inclusivity and diversity.

'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics.

'As such, our partnership with Israel has become untenable and he will no longer represent Asics as a brand ambassador.'

READ: Israel Folau found guilty of code of conduct breach

Folau, who has regularly appeared in posters and advertisements for Asics, said after his hearing Tuesday that he is 'at peace' and that his 'head is held high.'

The fullback, whose Australia contract was set to run until 2022, has previously been warned about his conduct on social media.

Last year, he was warned by Rugby Australia after making a comment saying that gay people would go to hell unless they repented.

'Asics is dedicated to sports and its healthy contribution to society,' read a statement from the global sportswear brand, which became a sponsor of Australian rugby in 2014. 'We believe sport is for everyone and we champion inclusivity and diversity. READ: Israel Folau found guilty of code of conduct breach Last year, he was warned by Rugby Australia after making a comment saying that gay people would go to hell unless they repented. 'As such, our partnership with Israel has become untenable and he will no longer represent Asics as a brand ambassador.' Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday. The fullback, whose Australia contract was set to run until 2022, has previously been warned about his conduct on social media. Asics, however, has distanced itself from Folau because of the post, which listed 'drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters,' reading underneath, 'Hell awaits you.' 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. READ: Israel Folau found guilty of code of conduct breach Last year, he was warned by Rugby Australia after making a comment saying that gay people would go to hell unless they repented. Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday. 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. The 30-year-old's Australia contract was terminated in April, but Folau requested the hearing and a three-person panel is expected to make its decision in the coming weeks. 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. Asics, however, has distanced itself from Folau because of the post, which listed 'drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters,' reading underneath, 'Hell awaits you.' 'As such, our partnership with Israel has become untenable and he will no longer represent Asics as a brand ambassador.' 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday. 'While Israel Folau is entitled to his personal views, some of those expressed in recent social media posts are not aligned with those of Asics. Folau, who has regularly appeared in posters and advertisements for Asics, said after his hearing Tuesday that he is 'at peace' and that his 'head is held high.' The fullback, whose Australia contract was set to run until 2022, has previously been warned about his conduct on social media. Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday. Folau, a devout Christian who has made 73 appearances for the Wallabies, was found guilty of a 'high-level' breach of Rugby Australia's code of conduct in a hearing Tuesday. Last year, he was warned by Rugby Australia after making a comment saying that gay people would go to hell unless they repented. 'Asics is dedicated to sports and its healthy contribution to society,' read a statement from the global sportswear brand, which became a sponsor of Australian rugby in 2014. 'We believe sport is for everyone and we champion inclusivity and diversity.

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