Rugby Star Israel Folau Thanks Supporters as Donations Rise in Legal Battle Against Rugby Australia

Rugby Star Israel Folau Thanks Supporters as Donations Rise in Legal Battle Against Rugby Australia
Israel Folau in Sydney, Australia on March 23, 2019. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
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The “quiet Australians” are still backing Israel Folau’s bid to raise $3 million for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after ANZ bank denied pressuring netball officials over his wife’s support.

The bank, one of the big four in Australia, sponsors Netball NZ and Maria Folau plays for the Silver Ferns national team, as well as the Adelaide Thunderbirds.