Reds and Wallabies openside flank Fraser McReight opts to stay in Australia until at least the end of 2028.
The 26-year-old turned down a A$1.3-million (R15-million) offer from a Japanese club to sign a new three-year deal with the Reds.
“I’m very happy to have my contract resolved for the next three years. I can concentrate on those good times ahead with the Reds, the Wallabies and my teammates,” said McReight.
“There were other offers but my heart has always been with the Reds and the Wallabies. Queensland is my home and it means so much to represent my family and friends. Playing for your country is the highest honour and you get to represent where you come from with pride.”
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McReight said this year’s British & Irish Lions tour and the 2027 World Cup had influenced his decision.
“There are some huge events ahead in rugby in this country. As a nation we are rebuilding and I want to be part of that.
“At the Reds, we know we are really well coached and have taken our game forward from the foundations we built last year,” he added. “We can express ourselves without fear as players and I enjoy my attacking brain taking me there.
“Joe [Schmidt], at the Wallabies, is also huge on those foundations of strong core skills.”
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