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Folau (L) and Beale could form a lethal combination at the Waratahs in 2014. Source:AAP
ISRAEL Folau has given his strongest indication yet that he will remain in rugby, suggesting he has made up his mind already and is just awaiting the paperwork to be finalised.
And Kurtley Beale is also set to announce, possibly this week, that he is returning to NSW Waratahs on a two-year deal.
It has been strongly suggested by insiders that Folau will commit to rugby for a further two years, and the superstar only reinforced that belief when it was put to him he had come to a decision.
"It's certainly just the logistics of it, and trying to get what I want all sorted out," Folau said. "That goes through a process and some things are taking a bit longer than others.
"Once that's all sorted then obviously I will come out and announce what I'm doing, but at this stage I'm just not ready yet to get it all sorted.
"Once it's done then I will come out and announce it publicly.
"This year has been a massive year. I have experienced a lot of things this year. The Lions was a great experience. All that stuff comes into the decision that I'm about to make.
Folau (L) and Beale could form a lethal combination at the Waratahs in 2014.
"It has all been good. I've got a good relationship with Cheik (Waratahs coach Michael Cheika) and all the players here and the staff, so like I said it's all just the logistics stuff that hopefully will get sorted soon.
"I said that about a month ago but it has taken a little bit longer than I thought."
While all involved in the deal, from ARU chief Bill Pulver to Cheika, remain extremely confident of securing Folau, they remain careful of not pre-empting the announcement.
Yet there is such strong sentiment from Folau, and a distinct lack of "ifs and buts", that any potential return to the NRL now seems fantasy. Folau, who the NRL would dearly love to have back, is in no rush to confirm his commitment to rugby but says it is imminent.
"Fairly close, there's no deadline or time line," he said.
"I'm leaving that up to my management team to sort out, and hopefully we can get it sorted. It's all stuff that will take a bit of time, but it all looks pretty good at the moment."
Folau will be a key member of Ewen McKenzie's Wallabies side that will attempt to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup from New Zealand for the first time since 2002 next month.
"If you get a chance to play against the All Blacks, I think it's the pinnacle, so it would be great," said Folau, who is recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained in the third Test defeat against the Lions.
"I'm not worried about it, it was only a grade one (tear) from the start. I've been running for a couple of weeks and doing a lot of strength stuff.
"I know that the All Blacks have held the Cup for a long time, and Australia obviously want to bring it back. This year we've got a great opportunity to get the job done and try to bring the Cup home, because the boys are still disappointed about the Lions series."
Meanwhile, Beale is likely to announce his move to the Waratahs before Folau finalises his contract.
Both players, managed by Isaac Moses, will bolster the Waratahs next year as they attempt to win their first ever Super Rugby title.
Beale was last week spotted at the Waratahs' offices and is understood to be very close to announcing his future at the club.
The playmaker/fullback departed Melbourne Rebels in less than amicable circumstances recently. The club said it released him but Moses is adamant Beale rejected the Rebels.
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