Wallabies star Israel Folau has requested a code of conduct hearing over his breach notice from Rugby Australia as his multi-million dollar contract hangs in the balance.
Israel Folau. Photo: AFP
Unless successful at the hearing, Folau faces the sack after being issued with a "high-level" breach notice over controversial social media posts he made on 10 April.
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said it will now make arrangements with the Rugby Union Players' Association to organise the hearing.
"Israel 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."
-AAP