OPINION: Any publicity is good publicity, as the saying goes, but that is about to be put to the ultimate test in the Super League following Israel Folau's return to the 13-man code. On the back of Sonny Bill Williams' arrival and the emergence of his new Canadian club, the Toronto Wolfpack, this was shaping as the most anticipated Super League season in years. TIM HALES/NZPA Ten years since he left the code, Israel Folau has returned to rugby league with the Catalans Dragons. Folau, who was a household name in rugby league before switching codes, was sacked by Rugby Australia last May before reaching a settlement following a lengthy legal dispute. GEORGE WOOD/GETTY IMAGES Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his Super League debut for Toronto this weekend.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2020 04:30 UTC