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Athlete ... Folau took a little time to adjust but is now making the rugby field his own. Source:AAP
Code hopper Israel Folau says he underestimated the speed of rugby and that the travel factor is an "extra" the game can offer him in the future.
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The hot topic in rugby circles following his superb performance in NSW Waratahs' 72-10 victory over Southern Kings, Folau is yet to make a decision on his playing future beyond this season.
And while he gave little away as to where he might end up in 2014, Folau admitted the switch to rugby had come with a couple of surprises.
"Before I played a game I sort of underestimated the pace of the game and that's one thing that definitely surprised me – how quick the game is," he told Fox Sports' Rugby HQ.
"Physical wise and that, it's what I expected and it's very tough week in week out."
Folau became just the 11th man in 11 years to run for over 200m in a Super Rugby match in Port Elizabeth last weekend, a performance that also yielded a try, 16 tackle busts and two linebreaks.
That performance came wedged between comments from Brumbies coach Jake White, who said Folau shouldn't be considered for the British and Irish Lions series if he announces a return to rugby league.
Not wanting to be drawn into verbal warfare, Folau said he wouldn't be rushed into a decision about his playing future – no matter what was on the line.
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"There's no timeline as to when I'll make a decision about my future," he said.
"But like I said after the game and during the week, I've been really enjoying my time while I'm playing rugby and now it's my agent's job to get all my options all set out for me and in the end it's my decision as to where I want to go."
The former AFL and NRL star hinted the travel factor – he returned from his first South African tour on Monday – may help swing his decision.
"The main one is what makes me happy," he said when asked what he would take into consideration before making a decision.
"Looking at all the different opportunities across the codes that I've played already, I think rugby presents a little bit extra with the travel and all that sort of stuff.
"That time will come when I'm going to have to sit down and have a look at them all."
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