Former Queensland Reds, now Canterbury Crusaders player James O’Connor recently spoke about the trans-Tasman relationship and how players should be able to represent their country while playing for any Super Rugby Pacific team.
O’Connor stated: “We play such different styles. It would be pretty unique for guys to go and experience a year in a different place, instead of going overseas and playing there”.
The former Red cites that Christchurch is closer to Brisbane than Perth but I think most Australian fans would argue it’s not just the distance but the direction.
James O’Connor has signed a one-year deal to join the Crusaders. Photo: Crusaders Media
However O’Connor does raise an interesting question. Are there players in the Australian system who are buried in the depth…
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