Australia star Israel Folau to undergo ankle surgery
Thursday 12 November 2015 11:11, UK
Israel Folau requires surgery on the ankle he injured at the Rugby World Cup and will be sidelined for at least three months, the Australia Rugby Union have confirmed.
The former rugby league and Aussie Rules player sustained the injury during the Wallabies' win over England on October 3.
Folau played through the pain as Australia progressed to the final, starting every game with the exception of the quarter-final against Scotland.
The 26-year-old is likely to miss the start of the Super Rugby season for the Waratahs, who kick off their first campaign under Michael Cheika's replacement Daryl Gibson against the Reds on February 27.
Folau has been almost an ever-present in the Australia side since scoring two tries on debut against the British and Irish Lions in 2013, winning 38 caps.
