Israel Folau responds to Rugby Australia breach notice

Wallabies and NSW Waratahs back Israel Folau will fight to save his Australian rugby career after requesting a Code of Conduct hearing in response to Rugby Australia's breach notice.

The star fullback indicated he would not be accepting Rugby Australia's sanction, forcing the matter to a hearing.

Had he accepted the breach notice, Folau's contract would have been terminated without any financial compensation.

Had he accepted the breach notice, Folau's contract would have been terminated without any financial compensation.

"Rugby Australia will now make arrangements with the Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) to bring together the Code of Conduct hearing. 

Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle said: "Isreal has responded formally today to request a Code of Conduct hearing which, under the circumstances, was not an unexpected outcome. We will now work to confirm a date for the hearing as soon as possible.

"After the date for the hearing is confirmed Rugby Australia and the NSW Rugby Union will make no further comment on the matter until the Code of Conduct process has concluded."