'Incompetent': Alan Jones tees off over Israel Folau

Radio broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has lashed Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate Israel Folau’s contract.

Folau was found to have committed a ‘high level breach’ of his $4 million contract for an Instagram post in which he said gays and other so-called “sinners” are destined for hell.

Speaking on radio station 2GB, Jones want on an angry tirade, claiming Rugby Australia had “destroyed” Folau’s name.

“There’s no surprise here...you’re dealing with incompetent people, and incompetent people always behave incompetently,” he said.

“They’ve destroyed his employment and internationally destroyed his name for quoting a passage from the bible for God’s sake.

“He hasn’t slaughtered anyone, he hasn’t insulted anyone and he hasn’t even tried to push this stuff down anyone’s throat.”

Folau breaks silence after contract termination

Israel Folau has broken his silence after having his four-year, $4 million contract terminated by Rugby Australia, hinting he could appeal the ruling.

A three-person independent panel announced their verdict on Friday - 10 days after deciding Folau had committed a "high-level" breach of RA's professional players' code of conduct.

The Wallabies' only three-times player of the year and Super Rugby's all-time leading try-scorer has 72 hours to appeal and force the governing body into proceeding with a second code of conduct hearing.

But it has been reported he could ‘send the game broke’ by rejecting that opportunity and instead making the ‘catastrophic’ move of taking his case to the Supreme Court.

Folau issued a statement on Friday afternoon in his first public comments since sharing the Instagram post that sparked his demise.

“It has been a privilege and an honour to represent Australia and my home state of New South Wales, playing the game I love,” he said.

“I am deeply saddened by today's decision to terminate my employment and I am considering my options.

“As Australians, we are born with certain rights, including the right to freedom of religion and the right to freedom of expression. The Christian faith has always been a part of my life and I believe it is my duty as a Christian to share God's word.

“Upholding my religious beliefs should not prevent my ability to work or play for my club and country.

“I would like to thank my wife Maria for her love and encouragement to stay true to our beliefs. We have been humbled by the support we have received from family, friends, players, fans and the wider community.

“Thank you also to those who have spoken out in my defence, some of whom do not share my beliefs but have defended my right to express them.”

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said it was a sad day for Australian rugby but that Folau had left the governing body with no alternative than to seek termination of his contract.

"We want to stress that this outcome is a painful situation for the game," Castle said on Friday.

"Rugby Australia did not choose to be in this situation, but Rugby Australia's position remains that Israel, through his actions, left us with no choice but to pursue this course of action.”