While clubs and sporting codes clamour for the signature of Israel Folau, online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au reckons it’s unlikely he will follow in the footsteps of William Hopoate and give sport away to undertake a two-year Mormon Mission.
Folau punting sport and going on a Mormon Mission has been priced as a $51 long shot.
Seeing Folau in Parramatta colours in 2013 is at the Black Caviar odds of $1.10, while him linking with any other NRL club is next in betting at $5.50.
“The longer it takes to get him to sign, you’d think the chances of him joining Will Hopoate increase but the market indicates we’ll be seeing him in blue and yellow before black and white,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes.
A Rugby Union pay day seems unlikely for the former Kangaroo, with $11 on offer for him to sign for a Japanese Rugby club and $13 for a Super 15 franchise.
Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
What will Israel Folau’s next move be?
$1.10 Sign for Parramatta Eels
$5.50 Sign for any other NRL club
$11 Sign for a Japanese Rugby club
$13 Sign for Super 15 club
$51 Go on a Mormon Mission