Schmidt Sidesteps Cleary Rugby Rumours – but Confirms Suaalii Plan for Lions

Rumours of Latrell’s 4am post-game move

After the Blues’ tame celebrations following their Game 1 win, Latrell Mitchell reportedly made a pre-dawn dash from the NSW camp.

Schmidt sidesteps Cleary rugby rumours – but confirms Suaalii plan for Lions

Wallabies great Tim Horan sparked debate by saying he’d heard rumours NSW star Nathan Cleary was interested in playing rugby.

Wallabies coach weighs in on Nathan Cleary rumours

The NRL superstar has again been linked to a shock code switch.

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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt wouldn’t be surprised if NRL superstar Nathan Cleary wanted to “spread his wings” and make a sensational switch to rugby. But Schmidt also declared he was happy with his current stock of playmakers as he prepares for the almighty task of tackling the British and Irish Lions. Wallabies legend Tim Horan caused a stir on Thursday when he suggested on Stan Sport’s Rugby Heaven that Cleary was “quite keen to” try a new cod…

'He might want to spread his wings' - Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt addresses links with NRL superstar

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out a play for NRL superstar Nathan Cleary after he was linked with a shock code-switch.

‘Spread his wings’: Wallabies coach on Cleary switch

The New Zealand rugby nursery responsible for Wallabies wrecking ball Taniela Tupou is the latest link between Nathan Cleary and a shock code switch. Fifty days out from the first British and Irish Lions Test in Brisbane, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has weighed in on the prospect of the Penrith NRL halfback making the move to rugby. Asked for his thoughts, the Kiwi coach was quick to point out Cleary spent two years at Auckland’s Sacred Hearts C…