Israel Folau plans to return to rugby league with Tongan national team
Israel Folau plans to return to international rugby league, playing for Tonga.
The Tongan National Rugby League issued a media release on Monday night stating Folau and his brother John would be selected to feature against the Kangaroos and Great Britain later this year.
But Folau's return to international ruby league would have to be approved by the RLIF, made up of eight national sporting bodies.
The ABC understands that the Australian Rugby League Commission (ALRC) would oppose Folau's request.
Former ARLC commissioner Peter Beattie told ABC the Folau decision was still a live one.
"The RLIF has made no decision in relation to any registration request for Israel Folau," he said.
"As a current member and deputy chair of the RLIF board, I can assure you that this has never been discussed or mentioned around the board table."
The RLIF further poured cold water on the matter when it released a statement on Monday evening.
The Rugby League International Federation is aware of a media release issued by Tonga National Rugby League stating that Israel Folau has been 'approved' by the RLIF to represent Tonga in international matches," it said.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-23/israel-folau-to-make-shock-rugby-league-return-for-tonga/11540494
The Tongan National Rugby League issued a media release on Monday night stating Folau and his brother John would be selected to feature against the Kangaroos and Great Britain later this year.
But Folau's return to international ruby league would have to be approved by the RLIF, made up of eight national sporting bodies.
The ABC understands that the Australian Rugby League Commission (ALRC) would oppose Folau's request.
Former ARLC commissioner Peter Beattie told ABC the Folau decision was still a live one.
"The RLIF has made no decision in relation to any registration request for Israel Folau," he said.
"As a current member and deputy chair of the RLIF board, I can assure you that this has never been discussed or mentioned around the board table."
The RLIF further poured cold water on the matter when it released a statement on Monday evening.
The Rugby League International Federation is aware of a media release issued by Tonga National Rugby League stating that Israel Folau has been 'approved' by the RLIF to represent Tonga in international matches," it said.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-23/israel-folau-to-make-shock-rugby-league-return-for-tonga/11540494
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