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Folau has not ruled out an off‑season switch from the Waratahs to the Reds

Folau has not ruled out an off‑season switch from the Waratahs to the Reds
Waratahs fullback Israel Folau is focused on Saturday's quarterfinal against the Highlanders in Sydney [Photo:Stuff.co.nz]

Wallabies superstar Israel Folau has not ruled out an off‑season switch from the NSW Waratahs to the Queensland Reds.

Preparing for Saturday's Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Highlanders, the Waratahs fullback said he was aware of the "rumours" about a move north but described them as "white noise."

Folau said there were a number of factors he would take into consideration before making his decision.

Meanwhile, Saturday's match features arguably the world's two best fullbacks in Folau and the Highlanders' All Blacks star Ben Smith, who is set to be recalled after being rested last week.

Folau's assessment of how to contain Smith sounds very similar to how opposing teams would try to rope in his own attacking game.

The Waratahs the only Australian team in the Super Rugby finals will host the Highlanders at 10.05pm Saturday.

In other Super Rugby quarter finals, the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at 7.35pm Friday, defending champions, Crusaders will meet the Sharks at 7.35pm Saturday, while the Lions meet the Jaguares at 1.05am Sunday.

[Source:Stuff.co.nz]

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