Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia signs NFL deal with LA Chargers
by Mike Hytner from US news | The Guardian on (#6WC3R)
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Former rugby union international Jordan Petaia is a step closer to realising a long-held dream of playing in the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as a tight end.
Petaia, who earned 31 caps for the Wallabies, turned his back on union late last year after being handed a prized spot on the league's international player pathway (IPP) programme.
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