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Simon Smale

How Israel Folau became the most controversial figure in Australian sport

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The opening title shot of the Folau Documentary on Israel Folau. (Supplied: In Films Production)

Israel Folau is one of Australia's greatest cross-code footballers, excelling in both rugby league and union. His contributions to both are beyond reproach. However, his sacking from the Wallabies after expressing his religious beliefs sparked a debate that continues to polarise Australian sport to this day. In the much-anticipated ABC TV documentary Folau, fresh insights and perspectives are uncovered to the story. 

Israel Folau's story should have been one of the greatest in Australian sport.

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