Quotes from Israel Folau

I had purpose in my heart that I would stand up for the truth regardless of what I might lose in life.

The goal for me is to stand up for the word of God which is so important to me. It means more to me than what I have.

I never had a special social media clause, I had a standard contract, the same as every other player.

I'm very confident in my own ability but I'm not guaranteed to get a starting spot.

Billy Slater was one I used to see do extras after training and his catching technique was unreal, so I really looked up to him and followed.

You don't want to do sevens just for the sake of going to the Olympics. its something you've got to want to do.

I do a lot of core strengthening exercises and the plank push up is a great one that you can do anywhere and anytime.

In Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 11, it says, that 'God has no pleasure in the person that's living in sin.' He's a loving God and he wants people to turn away from what they're living in and he'll give them life. That's the message I'm trying to share, even though it comes across as harsh.

Struggling with confidence and self-doubt are things that everyone goes through, especially kids, but I set goals, worked hard and leant on the people around me.

You want to try to play the game in a really good positive way, not just on the field but off the field as well in being a positive person and getting good vibes out to the community.