Opinion: Can we please move on and start talking about the rugby

By Sam Ryan After two weeks of having the same conversation and reading the same articles about Israel Folau, isn't it time to move on and start talking about the rugby. It seems fairly clear that the majority of the rugby community strongly disagree with Folau’s views. But the reality is, Rugby Australia chose not to sanction their star player for his comments. Folau isn't going to change his beliefs and Rugby Australia aren't going to punish him. So why are we still talking about it? If anyone was particularly hurt by the 29-year old’s comments, then surely recycling the issue over and over again isn't making it any easier on them. It’s time to move on and the best way to do that, particularly for Waratahs fans, is to focus on Friday night’s clash against the Lions, a match Folau will miss through injury. Last year, NSW won just four games. It was a disastrous year for Australian rugby as a whole but things have started to turn. The Waratahs have won f
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