Rugby

Folau has 48 hours to respond

April 16, 2019 5:08 am

Wallabies superstar Israel Folau has 48 hours to respond or face being sacked after being served with a breach notice by Rugby Australia over his controversial social media posts.

Folau is charged with a high level code of conduct breach and its integrity unit has recommended his contract should be terminated.

He can either accept that finding or ask for a code of conduct hearing.

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Castles and Waratahs Chief Executive Andrew Hore addressed throngs of reporters yesterday after the former star Wallabies fullback was handed the breach notice by Rugby Australia four days after posting a homophobic message to social media.

Folau earlier said he would be willing to leave the sport for his faith, telling the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday, “First and foremost, I live for God now.