Billy Vunipola has been summoned to a meeting with English rugby chiefs after his controversial public support of Israel Folau's anti-gay comments.
Vunipola came in for fierce criticism from rugby fans after claiming "man was made for woman to procreate", with many calling for him to be reprimanded.
In an Instagram post he explained why he was refusing to "unlike" Folau's own post earlier this week in which the Wallaby said homosexuals were going to hell unless they repented. The Australian superstar now faces being sacked by Rugby Australia.
The RFU have issued a statement on Friday afternoon, saying: "Rugby is an inclusive sport, and we do not support these views. We will be meeting with Billy to discuss his social media posts."
Vunipola's post, which was accompanied by an image of a Bible sermon on faith, said: "So this morning I got three phone calls from people telling me to ‘unlike’ the @izzyfolau post.
"This is my position on it. I don’t HATE anyone, neither do I think I’m perfect.
"There just comes a point when you insult what I grew up believing in that you just say enough is enough, what he’s saying isn’t that he doesn’t like or love those people.
"He’s saying how we live our lives needs to be closer to how God intended them to be.
"Man was made for woman to procreate, that was the goal, no? I’m not perfect. I’m at least everything on that list at least at one point in my life.
"It hurts to know that. But that’s why I believe there’s a God.
"To guide and protect us and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Shortly after the RFU statement, Vunipola's club side Saracens released one of their own, informing that the matter would be dealt with.
"Saracens proudly embraces diversity and warmly welcomes everyone to the Club regardless of race, gender, religion and sexual orientation," the statement read.
"Our sport is open to all and we strive for it to be free from all forms of discrimination. We recognise that people have different belief systems and we expect everyone to be treated equally with respect and humility.
"As representatives and role models, Saracens players have a responsibility not only to themselves but to the Club and wider society. Billy Vunipola’s recent social media posts are inconsistent with this and we take this matter very seriously. It will be handled internally."
You can read about Vunipola's upbringing in Wales, here and the ordinary house in the Welsh Valleys which became known as the Tongan Embassy, here
