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Max Jorgensen. Switch to NRL, Wallabies, Union/League bad blood | Chiming in EP035
Description
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
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