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Injured Wallaby Samu Kerevi has quashed rumours of a move to the Brumbies, today announcing one-year contract extensions with both Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union.
While the 24-year-old is expected to miss the vast majority of the Rugby Championship following a torn bicep suffered in the Test series with Ireland, the highly touted centre has clearly been in Michael Cheika’s good books and will likely slot right back into the side once the Spring tour begins.
In a press release, Kerevi said he was “excited” to stay in Queensland for “one more year”, citing his family as one of the main factors in his decision to remain up north.
“The young boys coming through the club is what keeps me at the Reds,” he said.
“I see the potential – not long ago I was in their shoes so to have one more year with them will be special.
“The World Cup is next year and that’s pretty special for any Rugby player. It’s the biggest stage in World Rugby and that was another driver for me.
“First thing is first and that’s getting back to fitness and playing well for my club and hopefully being picked to represent Australia through the year and into the World Cup.
“Right now my goal is to hopefully make the back-end of the NRC, or even the Club Sevens Series but that all depends on how my rehab goes,” he added.
Queensland coach Brad Thorn was similarly pleased with Kerevi’s decision to re-sign, saying he had “developed into a leader” and was “highly respected” within the squad.
“Samu has made a home for himself here at Ballymore and has developed through the Queensland Pathway into the player he is today.
“He continues to work hard on his game and I am excited for what the future holds for him at the Queensland Reds,” he said.
The Fijian-born backman has made 58 appearances for the Reds since making his debut in 2014 – scoring 21 tries – while also playing 19 matches for Brisbane City in the NRC over that period. His form at the NRC level has been particularly monstrous, racking up 60 points.
He became an Australian citizen in 2016 and made his Wallabies debut that same year. In 21 Tests for Australia, Kerevi has crossed the line five times.