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Angus Crichton eyes return to rugby union

One simply must watch State of Origin. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
15th August, 2018
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South Sydney youngster and NSW Origin-winner Angus Crichton has opened the door to a code switch, with the former union schoolboy star admitting the allure of playing for the Wallabies in the 2023 world cup “would be something special”.

The 22-year-old, who made his NRL debut in 2016, is already making a huge change next season when he crosses to the Sydney Roosters for three years.

But, as initially reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, Crichton said a move back to union was on his mind.

“Rugby is a game I grew up playing and enjoy watching, and I could possibly go back one day, be it here in Australia or overseas,” he told Fairfax.

If Crichton were to make the switch at the end of his Roosters tenure, it would give him just two years to work his way into the international side before the 2023 world cup kicks off in France.

Having reportedly starred at No. 8 at school level, he switched to rugby league after being told he’d have to wait a long time for a Super Rugby debut.

He already has friends within the Wallabies fraternity, including potential Bledisloe debutant Jack Maddocks.

In his brief league career, Crichton endured two tough years with the Bunnies but, with the club now at the top of the ladder, will add a finals debut to the Origin series victory he enjoyed this season.

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