Israel Folau will marry Kiwi netball star Maria Tutaia. The pair announced their engagement yesterday via social media with Israel tweeting “She said yes”.

Maria Tutaia is a New Zealand celebrity and a star player for the Silver Ferns. She is a familiar face in New Zealand lifestyle and woman’s magazines.

Israel Folau is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He has Tongan heritage.

Maria and Israel have reportedly been dating for nine months.