Who is Israel Folau? Ten things you should know about Tonga back

Israel Folau is a controversial determine in rugby due to his private views that he shares on social media.

He’s now enjoying for Tonga internationally, right here are some things it’s best to learn about him.

Learn extra: Why Israel Folau was sacked by Australia

Ten issues it’s best to learn about Israel Folau

1. Israel Folau was born on 3 April 1989 in Minto, Australia. He stands at 6ft 4in (1.94m) and weighs 16st 3lbs (103kg).

2. He at present performs for Urayasu D-Rocks however has beforehand competed for New South Wales in rugby union.

3. Folau has competed in rugby league and performed for golf equipment Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos and the Catalan Dragons.

4. He has represented Australia in rugby league and union. Nevertheless, he was fired by Rugby Australia after he uploaded a publish to social media that warned homosexuals they confronted going to hell in 2019. The publish continues to be on his Instagram web page.

5. When World Rugby modified eligibility guidelines for switching allegiances in 2021 it opened the door for Folau to return to worldwide rugby. He switched to Tonga and was allowed to play for the nation from 2022 onwards.

6. He was chosen for the World XV led by Steve Hansen in 2023 and performed in opposition to the Barbarians at Twickenham.

7. Folau has a sister and 4 brothers. One among his brothers, John, can also be a rugby participant.

8. He married New Zealand netball participant Maria in 2017.

9. In Could 2023 a documentary aired on ABC TV concerning the rise and fall of Folau within the sporting world. “In the end it’s a really unhappy story,” director Nel Minchin instructed The Guardian. “It price [former Rugby Australia CEO] Raelene Citadel and [ex-national coach] Michael Cheika their jobs, derailed the Wallabies’ 2019 World Cup marketing campaign, price tens of millions of {dollars} in authorized charges and unhealthy press, and left lots of harmless individuals cowering in a nook for all of the hate speech it unleashed.”

10. He has performed Australian guidelines soccer.

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