Wallaby outcast Israel Folau could lace up against some familiar faces in the near future following reports Tonga could be ready to select the former Australia star.
Folau, 33, was born in New South Wales to Tongan parents, and a new World Rugby law implemented in November grants him the chance at a Test rugby rebirth. Players can represent a second nation "via birth right" after a three-year cool-down period without playing at the international level.
It could even mean Folau faces an Australia 'A' team this year if he makes his way into the Tonga set-up in time for July's Pacific Nations Cup. The Sea Eagles are then hoping to face the Wallabies' first-team in Brisbane next year, shortly before France host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
