Rugby Union
In December 2012, it was announced Folau had joined rugby union side the NSW Waratahs for the 2013 season. Melbourne Rebels Coach Damien Hill said he was sceptical about how the Waratahs, or any Super Rugby club, could fit Folau under the salary cap.
Some media referred to Folau as a cash-hungry mercenary, to which Folau said: "Everyone is entitled to their opinions … but I'll speak the truth when it's my time."
Speaking in early in 2013 about his Waratahs pre-season training, Folau said he'd was training at both fullback and wing. Folau also said he welcomed the advice and mentorship of dual international and former Waratah Lote Tuqiri regarding about the switch between league and union.
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