The star fullback was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new three-person panel. "My decision not to commence Rugby Australia's appeal process is in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings," he said in a statement. "I simply do not have confidence in Rugby Australia's ability to treat me fairly or lawfully throughout this process." "The messages of support from fans, players, former rugby administrators and the public have been humbling," Folau added in his statement Monday . "Our clear message to all rugby fans is that we need to stand by our values and the qualities of inclusion, passion, integrity, discipline, respect and teamwork," she said last week.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2019 06:56 UTC