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    Rugby Australia's new director moves to ease tension among Polynesian players amid concerns over Israel Folau saga in World Cup year

    Rugby Australia's new director of rugby has moved to ease tension among the Polynesian playing ranks amid concerns the Israel Folau saga could lead to a Wallabies division in an all-important World Cup year


    Folau awaits his fate after being found guilty of a "high-level" breach of his contract for taking to Instagram to promote his religious beliefs,

    It's been reported the Folau has contacted Pacific Island players at Australia's four Super Rugby franchises, hoping they will stand in solidarity with him for expressing his Christianity.

    Scott Johnson, accepts it's his brief to manage the diverse feelings of Australia's playing group, but doesn't foresee any split.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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