Roosters speedster Dominic Younger could possibly be the subsequent NRL star to leap codes together with his supervisor revealing that the proficient winger could possibly be open to a “seamless change” at some point of his profession.
Younger’s supervisor Michael Cincotta informed The Telegraph in London that the 23-year-old winger had already thought-about switching to rugby earlier than he opted to come back to Australia to play within the NRL in 2021 and could be open to presents down the monitor.
He’s contracted to the Roosters till the tip of 2027 after scoring 20 tries in his first season on the membership following a 43-try stint in simply 51 video games over three years at Newcastle.
“There’s at all times been sturdy curiosity from rugby union for Dom,” Cincotta stated.
“There have been some discussions previous to Dom starting his NRL profession. It’s actually one thing that can be thought-about down the monitor if it’s the best alternative. Dom is an distinctive athlete and would make a seamless change together with his game-breaking skill.
“Dom has solely scratched the floor of what he’s able to.
“If he transitioned to rugby union, he would undoubtedly draw important consideration and elevate curiosity within the sport. Dom is field workplace.”
Younger’s potential curiosity in turning into a twin worldwide comes on the again of his former Roosters teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s gorgeous Check debut for the Wallabies final weekend within the win over England.
On high of his 63 tries in 73 matches at NRL stage, Younger has scored 9 in simply six outings for England, together with the primary Check win over Samoa just lately earlier than lacking the return bout with a hand harm.
File-breaking former England winger Martin Offiah stated England coach Steve Borthwick had recognized Younger as the primary goal within the NRL that he would like to lure to the 15-player code.
Offiah added that Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth, who additionally represented England within the latest 2-0 collection win over Samoa, was one other NRL star who might make the grade as a twin worldwide.
Dominic Younger catches a kick on his option to rating. (Picture by Mark Kolbe/Getty Photographs)
“I believe Dom Younger and Herbie Farnworth have certainly a ability set that might enable them to thrive in rugby union and play for England – Dom on the wing and Herbie at fullback or centre. You possibly can evaluate Younger and Farnworth to the likes of Lote Tuqiri and Wendell Sailor,” he informed The Telegraph.
“Even right here in England, two of England’s greatest-ever exterior backs are rugby league converts in two former Wigan wingers Jason Robinson and Chris Ashton.
“There’s undoubtedly mileage within the prospect of Younger and Farnworth crossing codes sooner or later.”
