Rugby: Folau set for Australia return in amateur rugby league

Israel Folau is set to make his return to the field in Australia in amateur rugby league in Queensland next week, two years after he was sacked by Rugby Australia for social media posts deemed discriminatory by rugby union's governing body.

Subject to Queensland Rugby League approval, the dual code international will play with his two brothers for the Southport Tigers in the Gold Coast amateur competition with the backing of team patron, mining magnate Clive Palmer.Billionaire Palmer said he would fund legal action in support of Folau should the QRL refuse to approve the 32-year-old's player registration.

"I would pledge every cent, every dollar, and every waking moment of my time to ensure that he takes the field again." He took legal action against Rugby Australia demanding AUS$14 million in compensation but the case was settled out of court with Folau receiving an undisclosed sum.

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