Folau confirms signing with Waratahs

[Tekadus7]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/8033109/Israel-Folau-confirms-switch-to-rugby-code

Good news if you're a 'Tahs fan

 

[nickdnz]

Interesitng - heard a few rumors about it earlier in the week. Don't know how the Waratahs can afford it. Also - unless Israel Folau becomes a star in his first season I can't see him signing on for another year and even if he does become a star - I can't see him wanting a long career in union. He's not really the most loyal player. Who does he replace as well? I suppose a Waratahs backline of -

9. McKibbin
10. Berrick Barnes
11. Drew Mitchell
12. Rob Horne
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Israel Folau
15. Lachlan Turner (would prefer him at wing with Folau at fullback if he's capable).

22. Peter Betham

 

[Zed]

Interesitng - heard a few rumors about it earlier in the week. Don't know how the Waratahs can afford it. Also - unless Israel Folau becomes a star in his first season I can't see him signing on for another year and even if he does become a star - I can't see him wanting a long career in union. He's not really the most loyal player.

Apparently he's been off to soccer after this!

 

[Tekadus7]

Interesitng - heard a few rumors about it earlier in the week. Don't know how the Waratahs can afford it. Also - unless Israel Folau becomes a star in his first season I can't see him signing on for another year and even if he does become a star - I can't see him wanting a long career in union. He's not really the most loyal player. Who does he replace as well? I suppose a Waratahs backline of -

9. McKibbin
10. Berrick Barnes
11. Drew Mitchell
12. Rob Horne
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Israel Folau
15. Lachlan Turner (would prefer him at wing with Folau at fullback if he's capable).

22. Peter Betham

Was wondering how he'd fit into their backline as well. Thinking fullback also. Don't think he'll be that impressive, but could prove me wrong.