The Rebels have bolstered their 2014 Super Rugby squad with the signing of Melbourne-born Leinster hooker Tom Sexton.
Sexton has played the majority of his rugby in Ireland with Leinster where he featured through the club successes in the 2012-13 season.
The former Irish schoolboy captain was looking forward to coming home to Melbourne and the challenge of Super Rugby.
"I am really looking forward to it, I am obviously a little bit nervous about moving to the other side of the world again, but it is definitely very exciting," Sexton said.
"I was definitely flattered to have a team from Super Rugby interested in me but I was also mindful of how much credit I owe to Leinster and Irish rugby for where I am today, it was a tough decision to leave, but I am thrilled to return home to Melbourne and play for the Rebels.
"Having been born in Melbourne, I then left Australia at four years of age. I have been fortunate to receive a great Irish education. My rugby career also benefited greatly from exposure at club, school, academy and professional level in Ireland. But in many ways I am returning home.
"I have kept a close eye on Super Rugby, particularly in Melbourne with the Rebels because it was where I was born. With the likes of Wallabies James O'Connor, Kurtley Beale and Nick Phipps now playing for the Rebels, I can't wait to be part of it!"
Sexton will arrive at the club at the completion of the 2013 season.
Comments
shaz13 says...
LOL
Posted 03:59 26th January 2013
NHsaints says...
I panicked and thought that was J Sexton they were talking about there, still it's good to see club/hometown loyalties.
Posted 17:03 24th January 2013
irishzimbabwean says...
When is it going to say "O'Gara joins the Rebels"?
Posted 12:05 24th January 2013
jamesliveinhope says...
they've only bleedin changed it - the original headline - "Sexton joins the rebels" obviously didn't get enough attention so now its "Leinster's Sexton..." and I fell for it again.
Posted 10:15 24th January 2013
LastMan says...
I'd say thet had a good laugh before they put that one up!!!
Posted 20:49 23rd January 2013
Norm says...
Christ that was worrying for a second!
Posted 18:38 23rd January 2013
papachinzo says...
haha, Typical PR looking for the views...
Posted 14:50 23rd January 2013
fozza says...
Ha Ha! Got me...
Posted 13:36 23rd January 2013
jamesliveinhope says...
Now there's a headline to get the Irish reading.
Posted 13:22 23rd January 2013
DutchWing says...
For a moment I thought it would be Johnny Sexton...
Posted 10:55 23rd January 2013
rugby_rockstar says...
Ah, That's a sneaky headline to drag in the N.H. readers.
Posted 09:30 23rd January 2013