29 Aug 2013

Folau staying with rugby

11:36 am on 29 August 2013

Code-hopping star Israel Folau is set to play for the Wallabies at the 2015 Rugby World Cup after signing a new two-year contract with the ARU.

24-year-old Folau has given new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie's program a big vote of confidence as he announced he'll be staying with the Australian Rugby Union and the New South Wales Waratahs.

The decision sets Folau up to exceed his achievements in rugby league, where he earned eight caps for Australia, including playing in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

A fullback for the Waratahs and winger for the Wallabies, Folau is enjoying an outstanding debut season in rugby union.

He was named Australian Super Rugby rookie of the year.

Folau has also impressed despite limited opportunities with the ball for the Wallabies, scoring three tries from his first five Tests.