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Junior Sa'u makes code switch with a twist
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Leigh’s former New Zealand international Junior Sa’u is to switch codes at the age of 34 after joining Washington Old Glory.
The former Salford centre has been unveiled as the first signing by DC for the 2022 Major League Rugby season.
“It’s exciting to have a player with Junior’s resume at Old Glory,” said head coach Andrew Douglas.
“He’s a powerful, dynamic runner and a fearsome defender. His experience at his levels in League will bring confidence to other players. He’s an exciting signing not just for Old Glory but for Major League Rugby as well.”
Sa’u played in the NRL for Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm and has spent the last eight seasons in Super League, six of them with Salford. He also played for the Kiwis in the 2009 and 2010 Four Nations Series before switching his allegiance to Samoa.
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Ireland & England could be even money but Australia more likely to be 4th as they have the joy of playing away to the Boks . NZ are still improving and Aussie don't have the depth to consistently trouble the top sides
Go to commentsgreat player - but I think his future lies at 8.
I didn't see the game on Sunday, but every time I have seen him play his defensive workrate and positioning has looked an issue. If he's an 8, his attacking play and jackaling is more than enough to make up for that, but if he's a 7 he's going to limit who can be selected at 6 and 8, as there needs to be at least one really top drawer defender in the back row.
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