The social networking accounts of the rugby star were allowed to be interviewed

The Australian has previously refused to withdraw his homophobic comments on Instagram – but before the impending court proceedings, which begins with a hearing on Tuesday, the star has neither Instagram nor Twitter.

Israel Folau was fired in May from the Australian National Rugby Team and the New South Wales Waratahs club team.

This after that he notably wrote that "hell is waiting" for homosexuals and others that he considers as sinners.

Folau himself claims to be a victim of religious discrimination and sued the union early August as well as the club's team for what he considered to be an unfair dismissal. The 30-year-old rugby player would claim compensation of around 65 million SEK.