RA gave Folau 72 hours to appeal the decision but confirmed that the player had missed the deadline on Monday, effectively ending his rugby career in Australia. "My decision not to commence Rugby Australia's appeal process is in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings," Folau said in a statement. "I simply do not have confidence in Rugby Australia's ability to treat me fairly or lawfully throughout this process." Folau added that he was considering his options "in the face of growing discontent" with the way Rugby Australia had handled his initial code of conduct hearing. "I believe I still have a lot of rugby left in me and the potential impact of Rugby Australia's decision on my reputation and my career is substantial.

Source: The Star May 20, 2019 04:22 UTC