Israel Folau lodges claim seeking $10m damages and reinstatement by Rugby Australia

Sacked Wallabies star files claim to Federal CourtFolau claims unfair dismissal and also wants apology Israel Folau has begun legal action against his former employers Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs for unfair dismissal. The decision comes after the former Wallaby and RA failed to reach an agreement at a mediation hearing at the Fair Work Commission on 28 June.“Unfortunately, our conciliation before the Fair Work Commission did not resolve the matters between us and I have been left with no choice but to commence court action,” Folau said in a statement. Related: As the outrage around Is…