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Canada rugby sevens wing Zaruba lands NFL contract
By Peter Thompson
Canada rugby sevens wing Adam Zaruba's career could soar to new heights in the NFL after he signed a three-year deal with Philadelphia Eagles.
The 26-year-old impressed in a trial with the Eagles last weekend, two months after winning a World Series bronze medal for his country at the London Sevens.
Zaruba played American football at secondary school and university before turning his attention to rugby, but will now get the chance to make a name for himself in the NFL.
He posted on Instagram: "Today marks the start of a new journey! I am so incredibly thankful for this opportunity and very excited to be an Eagle.
"I don't know how long it will last, but I will cherish every single day and try to be better than the day before.
"Many people were involved in making this possible and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Time to go to work!"
This is what the @Eagles can expect from rugby sevens ace Adam Zaruba #Eagles #HandsLikeFryingPans pic.twitter.com/c7FSijzCK9
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) July 24, 2017
Zaruba will be hoping his NFL career lasts longer than that of Jarryd Hayne, who had a short spell with San Francisco 49ers before switching back to rugby league.
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Good summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
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