
Israel Folau's career included 73 Tests for the Australian Wallabies, 96 Super Rugby appearances for the New South Wales Waratahs, and 13 matches across two seasons with the GWS Giants.
His rugby league record comprised 91 NRL matches for Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos, five Queensland Origin appearances, and eight Kangaroos Tests.
Now 37, the dual-international has officially retired from professional sport after more than two decades in competition.
He started in rugby league three weeks before his 18th birthday, later playing Australian Rules and rugby union, and became one of Australia's greatest ever athletes.
"Yeah, I'm done now. I'm not looking for any other opportunity in terms of playing at that level," he confirmed to CODE Sports.
"I guess I'm still sort of processing it now. Still very fresh, I guess. It hasn't really sunk in just yet.
"I look across my time playing the game, I was very blessed to play at the highest level for even that long.
"It's not common for players to get to play at that level for that long. I'm very thankful and grateful for the career I've gotten to have.
"I think maybe in a year's time it will sink in a bit more and you sit back and reflect. At the moment I'm still going through that process."
