Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny after one of the Wallabies’ most exciting prospects said all Pacific Islanders “might as well” just be sacked because of their religious beliefs.

In an explosive development days out from Israel Folau’s attempt to save his multi-million-dollar career at an RA code of conduct hearing, Queensland Reds and Wallabies hooker Taniela Tupou took to Facebook to express his support for the under-fire superstar.

“Seriously ?????????? Might as well sack me and all the other Pacific Islands rugby players around the world because we have the same Christian beliefs ??????,” Tupou posted late on Tuesday night.

“I will never apologise for my faith and what i believe in, religion had nothing to do with rugby anyways ???????? #TYJ”

Tupou attached a link to an earlier post from fellow Wallabies teammate and Reds captain Samu Kerevi, who felt compelled to apologise for taking to Instragram thanking “Jesus for dying on the cross for me. I love you Jesus#”” at Easter.

“I appreciate the kind words from everyone,” Kerevi posted.

“But to be clear I’m not apologising for my faith in Jesus Christ my saviour.

“God will always come first in my life and many other professional rugby players.

“Today, I felt things were taken out of context in regards to certain articles.

“I do not feel obliged to apologise to people because of the situation happening right now with a brother of of mine.”

Folau had come under fire last month for a social media post that, among things, said that hell awaited homosexuals.

The Wallabies star had been previously warned by RA about his social media posts and the governing body subsequently announced its intention to terminate his contract.