The Rugby League club could face legal action if the super league and its members face financial loss or reputation damage due to the signing of Folau. 9News
Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone has said Folau's comments go against the sport's core values.
"There is a strong feeling that the decision to sign him lets down many people connected to our sport."Speaking to Sky Sports on Tuesday, and avoiding any reference to the controversy, Folau said he was "super-excited" to be back in the game he grew up playing and looking forward to the challenge. "I miss that team camaraderie, the team environment and being around your team mates and being able to train with your team."
"We looked in France and England and overseas, in the southern hemisphere both in rugby league and rugby union. We went down the route of investigating a fair few players and Israel's name was on the list.
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