Israel Folau to appeal after receiving one-game ban

Australia full-back Israel Folau, who's been suspended for one match after he was found guilty of making contact with a player in the air, plans to appeal the decision made by the World Rugby Citing Commissioner.

The fullback was yellow carded for his collision in the air with Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahoney, resulting in him landing awkwardly.

New Zealand’s Michael O’Leary, said Folau had “placed his left hand on O’Mahony’s chest”, which had pulled the flanker “over and he toppled to the ground.”

Rugby Australia released a statement confirming: "Folau will appeal the decision, however, if the suspension is upheld on appeal the 29-year-old will miss Friday night's top-of-the-table Australian Conference clash with the Melbourne Rebels.

"Rugby Australia will make no further comment on the matter until the appeals process has concluded. The date for the hearing is yet to be confirmed."