Rugby Australia is readying itself for a protracted legal battle with Israel Folau after accusing him of ignoring warnings about his controversial social media posts. GETTY IMAGES An image of Israel Folau is seen next to an anti-homophobia and inclusion framework statement of commitment at Rugby Australia HQ in Sydney. READ MORE:* Cheika: I won't pick Folau again* Hansen: Folau 'let himself down'* Folau to be given breach notice* Folau unrepentant over posts* Rugby Australia digs own hole* Folau's grounds for legal claim* Folau's act of self-sabotage* Where's Maria Folau in this? That came after he had been warned, formally and repeatedly about social media expectations after he made similar posts about a year ago. 1 NEWS Folau’s place at the World Cup is at risk after last week’s controversial social media posts.

Source: Stuff April 15, 2019 18:33 UTC