Max Jorgensen is a teenage phenomenon with a huge future. But decisions need to be made about how to best to maximise his potential.
Robbie Deans was still in a champagne-soaked Crusaders suit when he stood with a handful of Australian journalists near the dressing rooms in Christchurch.
Instead, Deans had made the call to send David Pocock, Quade Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Rob Horne and Will Genia to play in the World Under 20s Championships in Ireland. How much of that was due to a stint in the Junior Wallabies and a well-measured entry into Test rugby? That’s up for debate, but it’s a debate worth having again now, around Max Jorgensen.Jorgensen, 19, is in his second year of professional rugby with NSW and his second year under the 1000-watt glare of “next big thing” spotlight.
Jorgensen may or may not agree, but it is a considered move by the Tahs that should be applauded – and built upon. The starting point would be considering not rushing Jorgensen back to the Waratahs, and instead spending a few weeks in club rugby with premiers Randwick. Shute Shield is a good semi-pro standard and it’s no doddle, but there’s just a bit more time and space on offer at Coogee Oval. Confidence and self-belief can be mined in those seams.
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