Folau back in test rugby after Tonga selection

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Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first since he was sacked by Rugby Australia three years ago when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.The 33-year-old, who scored 37 tries for Australia in 73 internationals between 2013 and 2019, was listed as 'Isileli Folau' and named

Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first since he was sacked by Rugby Australia three years ago when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday.

Folau, an evangelical Christian, had his Australia contract torn up in 2019 after he posted a meme on social media which said"hell" awaits homosexuals and other groups. Former All Blacks Malakai Fekitoa and Salesi"Charles" Piutau were also included in the Tonga side at inside centre and fullback respectively.

 

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