Cheika: Israel Folau's anti-gay comments won't distract from Ireland's tour to Australia

“It’s not going to be an issue, because it’s not going to be ongoing. You can interpret it how you like.”

Wed, 23 May, 2018 - 13:18

Stephen Barry

By Stephen Barry

Michael Cheika has said that star player Israel Folau won't cause any media distraction like his recent anti-gay comments when Ireland travel to Australia.

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