Max Jorgensen. Switch to NRL, Wallabies, Union/League bad blood | Chiming in EP035
Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player ManagerShow Notes
At just 21-years-old, Max Jorgensen has already played 20 Test matches for the Wallabies.
Chased by NRL clubs, the talented youngster recently committed to Australian Rugby for five years.
Only two players - Michael Hooper and Loti Tuqiri - have previously signed similar long term deals.
Jorgensen’s decision to pledge his allegiance to rugby is just the beginning.
In the episode of Chiming in, Jorgensen talks about his love for the game, his desire to help Australian Rugby become super successful and the reason why he turned his back on rugby league.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 01:17 - 5 year deal 04:38 - Peter Jorgensen 05:38 - Back to the beginning 09:11 - Lure to rugby union 13:13 - Training with Roosters 17:18 - Wallabies in WC 20:07 - Injury woes 25:11 - Test debut 27:48 - Best coaches 29:39 - Code hoppers 32:45 - Try against England 42:54 - Shute Shield 44:01 - Playing NRL 45:42 - R360 Head to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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