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A visiting Japanese player bore the brunt of Israel Folau's frustrations on Tuesday in training as the Waratahs argued for player opinion to be given more weight on injury matters.
Folau, who was controversially withdrawn from the Waratahs' clash with the Force by the ARU based on risks relating to a fractured throat, is set to be again named by NSW for Saturday's clash with the Bulls.
The Tahs will delay naming their side until medical clearance is given, however, and Folau saw a specialist on Tuesday to assess the ongoing level of risk attached to him playing.
But in a strong and visible statement of intent later in the afternoon, Folau threw himself into a full-contact training NSW session and tackled without apparent concern about copping a blow to the neck.
Several players visiting from Japanese club Suntory took part in the session and one had the misfortune of lining up against Folau, who channelled David Gillespie in a strong, front-on tackle.
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It was, to use the old cliche, Folau doing his talking on the field after he blasted the ARU last week for not communicating with him directly prior to withdrawing the star no. 15 from the Perth clash.
Folau said later he'd be content to take the risk of his airways being compromised but Bill Pulver said on Sunday ARU chief doctor Warren McDonald had overruled the Tahs because "coaches and players are not qualified to make medical decisions, despite their eagerness to return to play following injury."
Waratahs assistant coach Nathan Grey said yesterday that Folau's views should have been taken into account, and that players were used to assessing risk of injury throughout their careers.
"You'd like to think the most important person in the whole thing would be consulted, so you take that information on board," Grey said.
Folau prepares to bump off an opponent during a contact drill at training. Source: News Limited
"Lots of different players have that during their career, to make those decisions based on experts opinions and based on what they're feeling, and whether they're happy to adopt a certain level of risk. That's a real individual thing and I am sure Izzy has probably gone through that process."
Grey conceded players should not have final say but argued they have some say.
"The welfare of the player is always at the forefront of decision making, and players are always informed on what they're risks are. It is not always up to them (but) it is a consultative matter," Grey said. "You just have to take as much information as you can and make the best decision."
The Waratahs will continue to train with alternatives to Folau at the fullback, should he be ruled out again. Interestingly, Grey said Kurtley Beale would be the likely No.15 in Folau's absence — not Jonno Lance, who replaced him against the Force.
The shaggy-haired Tatafu Polota-Nau was also very visible at Waratahs training. Source: News Limited
Wycliff Palu remains a good chance to return from an ankle injury to the Waratahs side but the big No.8 has been given the week off after his father passed away last week.
NSW prop Sekope Kepu, who joined members of the Waratahs' "Team Tonga" in paying traditional respects to Palu's family last night, backed his friend to play.
"He will push through, and I am sure if he gets the opportunity on Saturday night it is another channel to release his emotions," Kepu said.
While not as headline-grabbing as Folau's, Palu's absence in Perth was noticeable, with his powerful work in contact, and offloading, sorely missed.
"There are moments in a game that he can change, with big runs or where he flattens somebody or in terms of mental attitude that weakens the opposition," Kepu said.
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