The controversial code-hopper had previously been in a contract standoff with the Catalans Dragons<\/a>, with the Super League club refusing to allow Folau out of his contract until a financial settlement was reached.<\/p>\n News of Folau's return was confirmed by Palmer today on Twitter.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/CliveFPalmer\/status\/1412623018728120324<\/a><\/p>\n "I'm extremely happy for the club," Palmer tweeted.<\/p>\n "I applaud the QRL in making the right decision in registering Israel so he can return to the game he loves.<\/p>\n "Israel remains one of the best players in the world, and I am sure the large crowd that turns out to support the Tigers this weekend will be treated to some exciting rugby league."<\/p>\n The last time Folau played rugby league in Australia was back in 2010 as a member of the Brisbane Broncos before switching to the AFL and then rugby. He was then sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019.<\/a><\/p>\n While Folau will take to the field this weekend, his stay in Australia will only be temporary after the former Wallaby inked a deal with Japan Top League club<\/a> NTT Communications Shining Arcs earlier this week.<\/p>\n Folau will return to the 15-man code and reignite his rugby career in Ichikawa under former Waratahs coach Rob Penney next season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n