As a result, Folau has been left fighting for his career with Rugby Australia set to use all their power to terminate his four-year contract. Now, after initially indicating they would move to terminate Folau's contract, Rugby Australia have taken the next step. Hansen agreed that Folau would be a loss to the Wallabies if Rugby Australia were to terminate his contract. On Friday evening, the NSW Rugby Union doubled down with its own statement, saying Folau had been stood down. "NSW Rugby Union has stood down Israel Folau from all player duties with the NSW Waratahs until further notice."

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2019 06:33 UTC