Israel Folau’s ARU Commitment Comes as Major Boost Amid Wallabies Exodus

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Published: July 1, 2015

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A post-Rugby World Cup mass exodus threatens to leave Australian rugby in a weakened state as of later this year, but Israel Folau's commitment to his native land provides cause for optimism.

The official Wallabies Twitter account announced on Wednesday that their star full-back had signed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union and the Waratahs:



Having featured as a star component for the New South Wales franchise en route to their 2014 Super Rugby title win, Folau etched his name out as one of, if not the best full-back in the world.

The news comes just days after the reigning Super Rugby champions were ousted from this year's competition following a 35-17 semi-final defeat to the Highlanders.

It had been suggested ex-National Rugby League star Folau could swap codes once more in a bid to make Australia's Sevens team for Rio 2016, with ARU chief Bill Pulver offering an ultimatum earlier this year, per Fox Sports.

It read "Olympics or the Wallabies—not both," and Folau has lifted Australian rugby spirits by choosing to stick with the latter until 2018, especially considering the stream of the international talent heading for a 2015 exit.

Among the list of experienced Australia stars moving for pastures new later this year is Will Genia, James Horwill, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Sekope Kepu, Wycliff Palu, Scott Higginbotham, Quade Cooper and more.



However, it's no longer just the veterans who are opting for more lucrative prospects abroad as potential Wallabies staples join the exodus, too, with the likes of Taqele Naiyaravoro, Nic White and Paul Alo-Emile also departing.

At 26 years of age, Folau is in a crucial stage of his rugby development, and while offers will assuredly have been flooding in to lure his superbly athletic skill set, his renewed loyalty shows not all is lost.



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