Controversial cross-code star Israel Folau is on the verge of an NRL comeback.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, St George Illawarra have formally approached the NRL in the hope of signing the former Wallaby on a two-year deal.
Although NRL boss Peter V’landys has previously said the door was shut to Folau, the NRL has indicated its intention to review the proposal before making a decision.
When V’landys was appointed as chair of the commission, he said Folau’s views didn’t align with those of the game.
St George Illawarra chief executive Ryan Webb has confirmed the club was in the process of luring Folau to the Dragons.
NRL.com reports that no formal offer has yet to be tabled by the Dragons for Folau, but the club have sent the NRL a proposal containing “strict stipulations around Folau’s public and social media comments”.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo confirmed that the NRL will consider any interest from clubs regarding Folau.
In 2019, Folau repeatedly posted what were perceived as homophobic religious memes to social media platforms.
He was fired and then took Rugby Australia to court and settled on a multi-million dollar payout.
[Source: Rugbypass]
