66 Quotes by Israel Folau

I was taught some very good life lessons and morals as a young kid growing up.

As a playing group you don't go into the game thinking about whether you're the underdog or not.

Coming to the Waratahs was the first time I felt I gained some independence. I was telling my parents I had to go out on my own, and learn and grow, and if I made mistakes, then so be it.

Struggling with confidence and self-doubt are things that everyone goes through, especially kids, but I set goals, worked hard and leant on the people around me.

For me speed and power is the most important thing on the footy field as well as agility which I work on everyday.

There are a lot of messages in my books which I have specifically targeted for children, based on my own experiences growing up: the importance of healthy eating and being active, playing fair, setting goals, working together and anti-bullying.

It was a really tough transition going from rugby league to AFL.

I never had a special social media clause, I had a standard contract, the same as every other player.

It's really important for kids to read right through childhood but I know sometimes it's hard to get them to read. The key is finding something that they're passionate about, and for me it was, and still is rugby, and being healthy and active, and a lot of kids are like that too.