Introduction
John Folau (born 23 September 1994) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League. He primarily plays centre and wing.
Background
Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Folau is of Tongan descent and played his junior football for the Goodna Eagles, Souths Acacia Ridge and Minto Cobras, before being signed by the Parramatta Eels. Folau attended Marsden State High School and Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, where he represented the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges rugby league team.
Folau is the younger brother of former Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos player, and current NSW Waratahs and Wallabies player Israel Folau.
Playing career
Early career
From 2012 to 2014, Folau played for the Parramatta Eels' NYC team. In April 2013, he was 18th man for the Queensland Under-20s team. In May 2014, he played for the Queensland Under-20s team.
2014
In October 2014, Folau played for Tonga against Papua New Guinea.
2015
In 2015, Folau moved on to the Eels' New South Wales Cup team, Wentworthville Magpies. In Round 3 of the 2015 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Eels against the New Zealand Warriors. On 4 April 2015, he re-signed with the Eels on a 2-year contract. In May 2015, Folau was named 18th man for Tonga against Samoa in the 2015 Polynesian Cup.