IASbet.com.au – Origin Superstart Karmichael Hunt
March 31, 2009 11:00 am Rugby Unionwww.iasbet.com.au – Origin, test and premiership superstar Karmichael Hunt is well on his way to switching codes in order to pursue a lucrative Rugby Union contract in Japan.
Once touted as one of the most prodigious young talents in Rugby League, the Brisbane Broncos fullback who has played at the most elite level since he was just seventeen years old has reportedly had talks with former Wallabies Coach Eddie Jones in recent weeks.
The news comes just days after contract negotiations between Hunt and the Brisbane Broncos broke down after he failed to accept a three year contract rumoured to be in the vicinity of one million dollars.
Having played Rugby Union in high school only to be poached by Brisbane talent scouts before his final year, Hunt has made no secret that he would relish the challenge of switching back to Rugby Union and would play either in Australia or over seas depending on which was in his best interest.
If negotiations with Japanese clubs break down, Hunt could attempt to juggle a career in both codes and join Union convert Sonny Bill Williams in France at the end of the current NRL season which will see him out of contract.
If all goes according to plan, Hunt could play out a season with a French side after his stint at the Broncos comes to an end, then potentially play for Suntory in Japan.
The two deals combined would mean a pay cheque of around $800, 000 on top of his final payment for the Broncos for just over a year of laying football. IASbet.com.au
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