SYDNEY (Reuters) - The controversy over Israel Folau's social media posts and subsequent sacking by Rugby Australia had distracted the New South Wales Waratahs and possibly cost them a Super Rugby playoffs place, according to scrumhalf Nick Phipps.
The Waratahs' season all but ended on Saturday with a 35-24 loss to the ACT Brumbies and while they have a slim chance to still make the top eight, they must beat the Otago Highlanders next week and hope other results go their way.
