WALLABIES AND WARATAHS back Israel Folau is contesting the breach notice issued to him by Rugby Australia (RA), requesting a code of conduct hearing.
Folau was issued a breach notice by RA on Monday after the devout Christian sparked outrage with his online activity last week, delivering another anti-homosexual post.
Facing the sack, the 30-year-old has requested a hearing, with RA to make arrangements with the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) on the matter.
“Israel has responded formally today to request a code of conduct hearing which, under the circumstances, was not an unexpected outcome,” RA chief executive Raelene Castle said in a statement on Wednesday.
“We will now work to confirm a date for the hearing as soon as possible.
“After the date for the hearing is confirmed Rugby Australia and the NSW Rugby Union will make no further comment on the matter until the code of conduct process has concluded.”
On Monday, Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika all but ruled out Folau’s chances of featuring at the Rugby World Cup.
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Even when on the bench he didn’t get game time. The coach doesn’t like or trust him. Saturday once again showed just how wrong O’connor has been all season
O’Connor is just all wrong for Leinster.
He has a very big chance next season with Leinster during the World Cup, midfield won’t be as competitive so he should get a good run of matches.
Mark if Darcy doesn’t make the World Cup squad, he’ll play 12 with t’eo at 13. Then Madigan and sexton will be back so the midfield won’t be as easy to get into as you may think
That pop pass from O’Brien
Battle between him and Madigan for the 12 jersey next season.
It’s always to easy to see who coaches ‘just like/don’t like’. When Gopperth played badly it was ignored whereas when Madigan played mediocre or even if Reid played well decisions went against them.
It creates such a poisonous culture as some players start to feel entitled to spots and others feel it doesn’t matter how well they play they won’t get picked. Cody and Fergusson were masters at disregarding players identities and judging on match performance alone. MOC is such a stink manager.