First Maroons, then Wallabies? Origin debutant hints at future defection
A State of Origin debutant for the Maroons has suggested he may eventually pursue a career with the Wallabies, having previously played school rugby against Sam Walker.
A recent State of Origin debutant for the Maroons has hinted that a future defection to the Wallabies could be on the horizon. The rookie suggested that a push to join the national rugby union team may one day beckon as his professional sporting career progresses.[1][2][3][4]
The prospect of a code switch is rooted in the debutant's background in the sport during his youth. Before his rise to the State of Origin stage, the Maroons rookie used to battle against Sam Walker in school rugby competitions. Having previously competed against Walker in those formative matches, the Origin rookie's recent comments indicate that his schoolboy rugby foundation could eventually lead to a future defection.[1][2][3][4]
