Israel Folau's desire to return to the 13-man game has sparked unintended consequences.
Israel Folau's hopes of a return to rugby league appear over after Tonga's rugby league board was officially suspended on Thursday night.
If Tonga wants to take Israel Folau on,that is their affair. My only counsel would be not to put too much store by whatever contracts they have had him sign.
Not for the first time,Israel Folau's right to return to the field could be determined in court.
Israel Folau's mooted return to rugby league has hit a snag.
Israel Folau's professional career is again in limbo,although his hopes of a league return will become clearer on Thursday.
With Tonga's boycotting stars ready to walk out,Folau seems content to stroll in for a pair of Tests. It's a move that could impact on his court case with Rugby Australia.
Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo are just some of the big names who will boycott future Tongan games if there is not a change at board level.
A double from Shaun Johnson guided the Kiwis to a convincing 34-14 win over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday as the Michael Maguire revolution continues.
Andrew Fifita won't play for Tonga this Saturday and will miss the next two games for the Sharks.
Wests Tigers veteran Benji Marshall will return to the New Zealand Test side to partner Shaun Johnson against Tonga this weekend.