Former Wallabies fullback Chris Latham will reportedly run out for Queensland at the Brisbane Global Tens – eight years after he last donned the maroon jumper.
The 41-year-old will be unveiled as the team’s wildcard selection for the February tournament, News Corp Australia reports.
A crowd favourite over his 12 seasons at the Reds, the 2006 John Eales Medal winner hasn’t played since his career ended in Japan in 2012.
But Latham believes his backs coaching job with the Top League’s NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes will leave him in good stead.
“There are some steppy, fast wingers at my Japanese club so I’ll get them to do some one-on-ones with me because I don’t want to let anyone down at the Reds,” Latham, who played 78 Tests for Australia, told News Corp.
Retired code-hopping star Lote Tuqiri is also expected to join NSW for the inaugural edition of the pre-Super Rugby tournament.
The duo will come against some of rugby biggest names when 14 clubs from around the world descend on Suncorp Stadium for the two-day, 10-a-side carnival.
Ten Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will be involved, as well as South Africa’s Blue Bulls, Japan’s Panasonic Wild Knights, the Samoan national team and French glamour club Toulon.
Bruce Ella
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About time
Bruce Ella
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About time for magical powers that will be great for Australian Rugby
piru
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Can't believe it's been eight years since the Wallabies had a fullback
Rebellion
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Latham playing for the Reds 10's and Drew Mitchell signed up for the Waratahs. It's almost a metaphor for Australian Rugby throwing the towel in - deciding to live in the past without any hope for the future. Next thing you know the Waratahs coach will be coaching the Wallabies at the same time without any consideration to a perceived conflict of interest...
Mike Julz
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As long as the All Blacks and Wallabies players are playing, the tournament should be alright.
Mango Jack
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Pull your socks up, son.
Rt
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With all due respect to Chris Latham this tournament just lost any credibility it may have had.
grapeseed
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Haha, love it.