Waratahs coach Michael Cheika said his Wallaby fullback Israel Folau faces a big challenge in 2014 but he has plenty of improvement left in him.

The former Rugby League international Folau enjoyed a spectacular year during his first year of Rugby Union.

Folau equaled Lote Tuqiri’s Wallaby record of scoring 10 tries in one calendar year and played in all of Australia's Test matches in 2013.

The Waratahs will open their campaign against the Western Force on the 23rd of next month.

Meanwhile, in the first round of matches, the Cheetahs take on the Lions on February 16th while the Sharks host the Bulls on the same day.

The Crusaders will take on the Chiefs on February 21st at AMI stadium.


Story by: Aliki Bia
[Source: Super Rugby]