Australia rugby locks up a rising star until 2023 Rugby World Cup

Australian winger Tom Wright has rejoined the Brumbies and Australia rugby team until the 2023 World Cup.

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The products of St. Joseph Academy and former NRL players signed a contract extension last year until the end of 2021.

Wright played for the Wallabies for the first time since the deal was signed in an unforgettable Australian win in Brisbane, making the attempt in his first contact against the All Blacks.

The 23-year-old started in two other tests in 2020, both of which were a draw against Argentina.

With current Wallabies winger, Marika Koroibete expected to travel abroad to reach an agreement with Japan, Wright is part of Coach Dave Rennie's plan to compete at the next World Cup in just over two years in France.

Although Wright has played on the wing his entire career, he may be able to move to other positions on the backline in the future.

Since working with Manly in the NRL, Wright returned to rugby in 2019, playing 35 games for the Brumbies, including 16.

Wright said in a statement: "I am very happy to re-sign with Brumbies and Rugby Australia for at least the next two years." The places I want to go to the most are Brumbies and Australia so the upcoming seasons are closed which is really great.

"I am very motivated by the challenge of continuing to grow and promote myself to become the best player and the best person, and I hope to get more opportunities for the golden jersey.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie added: "Tom had a good start to his international career last year and showed his ability at test level.

"He is a mature player with speed, good skills, and willing to keep improving. This is exciting for the Australians to move forward."

Meanwhile, after being scanned on Wednesday, Waratahs defender Jack Gordon had questions about Australia's three-Test series with France in July. Initial concerns about Gordon's anterior cruciate ligament rupture have subsided, but officials in New South Wales (NSW) have confirmed he has a medial cruciate ligament injury.

Waratahs did not give a timetable for Gordon's return, but sources with knowledge of the situation said he suffered a loss to the French series which started at SCG on 7 July.

Gordon's form this season has been very good, but the Wallabies selectors may be inclined to choose Nic White and Tate McDermott as their two center-backs.

The Wallabies will announce the team for the French Series on Sunday afternoon.

Because NSW props Harry Johnson-Holmes (shoulder) and Angus Bell (illness) are eligible for selection, hooker Dave Porecki suffered a calf injury and will not appear on the extended Australia rugby team.

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