Rugby league: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck backs TJ Perenara in potential switch to league
16 Apr, 2021 06:00 AM
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TJ Perenara is currently plying his trade with the NTT DOCOMO Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League. Photo / Photosport
TJ Perenara is currently plying his trade with the NTT DOCOMO Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League. Photo / Photosport
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has backed TJ Perenara s possible venture into league, believing the All Blacks halfback would be well suited to the 13-man code.
Perenara is seriously considering a switch to the NRL after the Sydney Roosters reached out to his agent, Warren Alcock, 1 News reported on Thursday night. The move would reportedly come at the conclusion of the Japanese Top League rugby competition next month.
Rugby: Sydney Roosters reported offer to All Black TJ Perenara underwhelms
16 Apr, 2021 06:55 PM
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TJ Perenara s reported deal with the Sydney Roosters pales in comparison with a similar one offered to Sonny Bill Williams in 2020. Photo / Photosport
TJ Perenara s reported deal with the Sydney Roosters pales in comparison with a similar one offered to Sonny Bill Williams in 2020. Photo / Photosport
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If the Sydney Roosters are able to lure All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara away from rugby union and to the NRL, they may end up paying a surprisingly low amount for his services.
The former Hurricanes co-captain and 69-test veteran is currently plying his trade in the Japanese Top League with the Red Hurricanes, choosing to take up the short-term contract overseas late last year. Now, it seems, the Roosters want to also secure Perenara s services on a short-term basis during what has become an injury-blighted season for the club.
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All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara is reportedly considering a dramatic switch to the NRL at the completion of the Japanese Top League season.
Perenara, who is off-contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of the year, is currently on a one-season deal with the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.
His sabbatical is due to end at the completion of the Japanese club season in May, meaning he would be expected to return to the All Blacks fold later this year.
But Perenara, who turned 29 in January, is seriously considering a dramatic code switch to link with Sonny Bill Williams old club the Sydney Roosters, according to TVNZ.
TJ Perenara is reportedly considering a shock move to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara is reportedly considering a dramatic switch to the NRL at the completion of the Japanese Top League season. Perenara, who is off-contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of the year, is currently on a one-season deal with the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. His sabbatical is due to end at the completion of the Japanese club season in May, meaning he would be expected to return to the All Blacks fold later this year.
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TJ Perenara of NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes in action during a Japanese Top League loss to the Panasonic Wild Knights in Osaka.