In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Rugby Australia confirmed the player had made formal contact and confirmed his intention to contest the matter. Israel Folau given 48 hours to 'accept sanction' after Rugby Australia breach notice Read more“Israel Folau has today responded to a breach notice issued to him by Rugby Australia on Monday in relation to his social media posts on April 10,” the statement read. “Rugby Australia will now make arrangements with the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) to bring together the Code of Conduct hearing.”The chief executive of Rugby Australia, Raelene Castle, described it as “not an unexpected outcome”. On Tuesday, Castle explicitly said the organisation found Folau had committed a “high level” breach that warranted termination. Rugby Australia issued him a warning but took no disciplinary action.

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2019 03:14 UTC