Damage-plagued Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh confirmed his dedication to Australia via subsequent yr’s World Cup on Thursday by signing a contract extension to the tip of the 2027 season. Lynagh, the son of World Cup-winning flyhalf Michael, made his first three take a look at begins towards the British and Irish Lions final yr however suffered a concussion within the sequence finale and didn’t play once more in 2025.
This yr, calf accidents have restricted the 23-year-old playmaker to 18 minutes of Tremendous Rugby Pacific motion off the bench for the Queensland Reds. Lynagh has been working arduous on his energy and added six kilograms to a body that some thought-about too slight for an extended profession at take a look at degree.
“I’ve felt quicker and stronger the instances I’ve skilled. I’ve felt higher in touch and extra assured with areas of my athletic capability,” Lynagh stated in a Reds information launch. “I really feel these will all be belongings after I do return.”
Lynagh, a positive kicker of the ball each from hand and tee, additionally paid tribute to Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over as Wallabies coach from Joe Schmidt after July’s Nations Championships assessments. “Les has been excellent over the previous few years,” he stated.
“I like the best way he thinks about rugby and the sport plans he is put in the place there may be freedom to precise your self. I’ve stated it earlier than, it is a robust surroundings to enhance in as a quantity 10.” Flyhalf has been an issue place for Australia over the previous couple of years and Kiss stated Lynagh had nice potential.
“Tom is a prodigious expertise, albeit this has been a troublesome season for him up to now,” he stated. “His progress has been improbable in latest seasons. Taking part in towards the Lions final yr was only a glimpse of what is feasible in his future.”
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