The door has opened ever so slightly for one of rugby's most controversial figures to make a return to the sport

World Rugby's altered its eligibility laws, which from January will allow international players to transfer once from one union to another following a three-year stand-down.

Former Wallaby Israel Folau - who is of Tongan heritage - reportedly had a meeting with their coach Toutai Kefu recently, where he expressed a desire to join the islanders' fold.

Folau last played a test match in 2018, meaning he could take the field for Tonga as soon as next year, and in time for the 2023 World Cup.

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