Western Force’s James O'Connor to decide on Super Rugby career - Rugby update
Western Force’s fly-half James O’Connor has hinted that he will decide the future of his Super Rugby career until the mid of next month.
O’Connor, who made his Super Rugby debut in 2008 for Western Force has not yet decided his future line of action to play in the next seasons. He has participated in 25 matches for Force but he is hesitant to play more for them.
He has been approached by various Australian derbies to sign with for the next stalls of Super Rugby. He was reported to have a secret contract with Melbourne Rebels but he denied and said that he was pondering upon on various options. He further said that
he would take any decision after considering various options.
On the other hand, his current season with the Force has not produced any remarkable victory for his side. The Force is currently placed on 13th position on the point’s tables with just three victories after eleven outgoings.
James has been playing for Western Force in the ongoing competition of Super Rugby and his contract will come to an end after this season. Earlier it was reported that senior campaigner would declare his future line of action during current week but he has
delayed it until the mid of next month.
Western Force coach Richard Graham told the reporters that he is hopeful to retain the services of O’Connor. Graham told the media about his latest talks with James and said, "My conversation (with him) was based on the rugby program itself, his development
at the Western Force, his position within the team going forward and what we believe we can continue to offer him as a rugby player. He is now making his decision based on what has been offered to him by us as an organisation."
Graham, when asked about the unimpressive performance of his team in the continuing season of Super Rugby, replied, "We haven't achieved what we've set out to achieve. But I think in seven of the 11 games, we've led at the 65th minute, so we know within
ourselves we're extremely competitive." The Western Force is placed on the 13th position on the points table as they have won just three matches after 11 outgoings.
The full-back had confirmed that he was asked by various Super Rugby teams to play for them. He added that he has been approached by Melbourne Rebels, ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds to sign for next seasons.
O’Connor also plays for his national side, Australia. He made his international debut in 2008 against the Italian side as a full-back. Since then he is a formidable part of his national side and was named Rookie of the Year in 2009.
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