Folau refuses to commit to Australian Rugby beyond 2018

Israel Folau is refusing to commit to Australian rugby beyond 2018 as he focuses solely on helping the Wallabies finally regain the Bledisloe Cup.

But he concedes the prospect of appearing at another World Cup is appealing and appears to be leaning towards signing on for at least a seventh season in his third football code.

Ahead of Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship series opener, the champion fullback says with the All Blacks in Sydney it is obviously enticing, very exciting with the group that they have here right now.

The in‑demand three‑times John Eales Medallist, Folau is sure to be in the sights of NRL clubs, as well as cashed‑up rugby franchises in Europe and Japan.

But, for now, he's leaving offers in the hands of his agent.

After recommitting himself for another five years last week until after the 2023 World Cup, Wallabies captain Michael Hooper said he hoped Folau, playmaker Bernard Foley and others would follow suit and resist the big‑money temptations from overseas to remain in Australia.

The Wallabies will host the All Blacks at 10.05pm this Saturday.

[Source: TVNZ]

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