Players from both teams marked the return of rugby league behind-closed-doors at Headingley by taking a stance against racism, as they joined referee Ben Thaler in dropping to one knee for a few seconds in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Folau was the only player to elect to stand.
Folau was unable to make his mark on the game as Catalans lost 34-6 to the reigning champions in the opening game of a double-header at Headingley which marked the resumption of Super League. Rugby Australia chief executive, Raelene Castle said: “While Rugby Australia accepts the panel's decision directing termination of Israel Folau's playing contract for his high-level breach of the Code of Conduct, we want to stress that this outcome is a painful situation for the game.
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