Israel Folau’s Rugby Australia code of conduct likely to run into fourth day

Israel Folau is fighting to save his Wallabies career after Rugby Australia signaled to terminate his contract. The Wallaby’s fight to save his Australian rugby career has entered a 19th hour, with talk the dual international’s legal team will be required to continue arguing his case against Rugby Australia for a fourth day on Wednesday. RA earlier said the three-person panel was not expected to reach a decision on Tuesday, but it was hoped that the severity of any breach of Folau’s four-year, $4m contract would be determined. “This is a no-win situation for the game and fans and I’d like to see it resolved as quickly as possible,” Davis told Sydney Morning. “I think a settlement is a common sense approach ... it would be smart. If this goes for a long time there are definitely no winners. Let’s see if we can bring some common sense to the table and work out a solution that keeps everyone happy but with a three-party deal that’s not as easy as it sounds.” If there is no settlement, it is likely either Folau or RA will appeal any decision, meaning a second code of conduct hearing – with a new independent panel – will be required.