Confusion reigns over Israel Folau's potential return to rugby league | Matt Cleary

At the nub of the issue is whether RLIF has veto power over Tonga’s selection of FolauThe news that Israel Folau had been approved by the Rugby League International Federation to play for Tonga in Test matches against Great Britain and Australia in the end-of-year Oceania Cup was such a surprise to members of the RLIF board that their subsequent press release stated, effectively, “this is news to us”. Related: Israel Folau's return to rugby league with Tonga challenged by officials Related: Israel Folau argues social media posts 'substantially unrelated' to rugby Continue reading...