{"id":290293,"date":"2023-09-28T03:49:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T03:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=290293"},"modified":"2023-09-28T03:49:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T03:49:59","slug":"rugby-australia-table-1-6m-deal-to-nrl-star-angus-crichton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/rugby-union\/rugby-australia-table-1-6m-deal-to-nrl-star-angus-crichton\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Australia table $1.6m deal to NRL star Angus Crichton"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the aftermath of the Wallabies\u2019 humiliating exit from the World Cup, Rugby Australia have sent a two-year, $1.6 million offer to lure NRL star Angus Crichton to the 15-man game.<\/p>\n

Rugby Australia officials on Wednesday sent an offer to Crichton\u2019s management which detailed a package deal between the governing body and Super Rugby franchise the Western Force. The deal is for 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

The move comes amid criticism of Rugby Australia after a disastrous World Cup campaign and this masthead\u2019s revelation that coach Eddie Jones conducted an interview with Japanese Rugby just days before the start of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Crichton was overnight on a plane to France to watch friends play at the Rugby World Cup and isn\u2019t due back until the end of October.<\/p>\n

He is contracted with the Sydney Roosters until the end of 2024 on a deal worth about $675,000 in the NRL, but has been given the club\u2019s blessing to explore a future in the game where he made a name for himself in high school.<\/p>\n

The Roosters are trying to upgrade and extend boom rookie Siua Wong and impressive front-rower Terrell May. Crichton\u2019s departure would help the club\u2019s chances of keeping the duo.<\/p>\n

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Angus Crichton could be off to rugby union next year.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n

As a former Australian schoolboys and first XV star at prestigious Sydney private school Scots College, Crichton\u2019s name has long been linked with a return to the 15-man game.<\/p>\n

After landing the prized signature of Joseph Suaalii earlier in the year, RA chairman Hamish McLennan was vocal in identifying Crichton and South Sydney captain Cameron Murray as future targets.<\/p>\n

After missing out on Murray, who has re-signed with the Rabbitohs until 2028, McLennan is working hard behind the scenes to secure Crichton\u2019s offer.<\/p>\n

The Rugby League World Cup winner is said to be reviewing the offer, with RA waiting for an answer.<\/p>\n

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Crichton\u2019s Roosters teammate Joseph Suaalii has already signed a monster deal with Rugby Australia.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n

Crichton is still contracted at the Roosters next year, but there is a chance he may be released and would be free to join rugby in 2024 should he wish to.<\/p>\n

The surprising element to the deal is it would see Crichton head west and play for the Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific.<\/p>\n

The Force, under coach Simon Cron, are building a strong roster, with Wallabies halfback Nic White and five-eighth Ben Donaldson heading to Western Australia next year for a fresh start.<\/p>\n

It would be a big move for Crichton, who grew up in country NSW and went to school in Sydney. He has played all of his professional career in the Harbour City.<\/p>\n

However, the bigger talking point for rugby fans to accept is that game\u2019s decision makers are splashing more money at a cross-code star when the Wallabies\u2019 World Cup woes have prompted cries for investment in grassroots and pathways programs.<\/p>\n

McLennan declined to comment.<\/p>\n

Crichton\u2019s offer is believed to be worth about $800,000 per season but RA sources say they are not 100 per cent certain they will get their man.<\/p>\n

After spending a reported $1.6 million per year to get Suaalii to switch codes from 2025 onwards, the news will certainly raise eyebrows.<\/p>\n

RA will conduct a review into the Wallabies after their dismal World Cup campaign that is likely to see the men in gold exit in the pool stages.<\/p>\n

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