Queensland Reds flyer Jordan Petaia will look to follow in the footsteps of British & Irish Lion turned Jacksonville Jaguares running back Louis Rees-Zammit after it was confirmed the former Wallaby will be pursuing an NFL career.
On Tuesday, the Queensland Rugby Union expressed their support of Petaia who will move to the world-famous IMG Academy in Florida early next year. The 31-Test Wallaby is going to join the NFLâs International Player Pathway program, which has long been rumoured.
Heralded as a generational talent during his highlight-reel-worthy days with the Brisbane State High School 1st XV, Petaia made a stunning transition to the professional game after impressing with Queensland Country, the Reds, and the Wallabies.
Coach Michael Cheika selected Petaia in Australiaâs squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, with the then-teenager debuting in a win over Uruguay before earning a surprise start alongside
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