'Property portfolio is most sacred': Israel Folau brutally mocked in mural

A giant mural mocking Israel Folau has appeared in Sydney’s Inner West.

Artist Scott Marsh posted some pics of his handiwork on social media on Friday, showing off his depiction of the former Wallabies star.

The mural, painted on the Botany View Hotel in Newtown, shows Folau wearing his Wallabies jersey sitting next to a yellow Lamborghini, a cap and EFTPOS machine at his feet, which are adorned with Gucci sandals.

A sign next to Folau reads: "The righteous shall taketh from the punters for the divinity of one's property portfolio is most sacred in the eyes of the lord. Amen!"

The sign also features some fake bank account details at the bottom, a dig at Folau’s recent fundraising efforts.

The controversial star managed to raise $2 million via a campaign with the Australian Christian Lobby, after an earlier GoFundMe page had been shut down at $750,000.

Many were critical of his public plea after reports emerged that he had $7 million worth of properties in Sydney and Brisbane.

Marsh included a Bible verse with his post on social media.

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven," he wrote.

Folau heading to court

Last week, Rugby Australia and Folau failed to reach an agreement over the ex-Wallaby's sacking after a nearly four-hour meeting, with the dispute now destined for court.

Representatives from both parties met at the Fair Work Commission in Sydney last Friday for a mediation hearing - the first formal step in the dispute.

"We are disappointed that we were unable to reach settlement with Rugby Australia today," one of Folau's lawyers told reporters.

"It appears as though that unless things change, we'll be heading to court."

Folau said he was "very disappointed with the outcome".

"But I'd like to thank all those that have supported me throughout this time. I will continue to stand up for the freedoms of all Australians," he said.

Folau had been hoping RA would apologise for terminating his multi-million dollar contract over a social media post in April and acknowledge his sacking was a mistake.

with AAP