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You don't get it do you? Followers of the Rugby codes like to see tries being scored. No one gets too excited when a player catches or kicks a ball. Putting the ball through the hands until they can find a way to get the ball placed over the try line is what gets us excited.

Israel Folau happens to be very good at putting the ball down over the try line, usually after running about 40 or 50 metres. Watch the crowd come to their feet when that happens. Compare that to the polite clapping that happens when someone catches or kicks a ball.

Such an impact has he made that he will probably stay with Union now that they have seen what he can do.

It was a ridiculous idea to try to convert him into playing a game for which he is not suited.