The potential return of Chris Sandow to professional rugby league continues to be mooted around the world of rugby league.
And, it’s thought that the former Warrington Wolves halfback’s return could come as soon as the new year.
That’s according to Australian sources Down Under who have told Serious About Rugby League that the ex-Parramatta Eel and South Sydney Rabbitoh is most likely heading for a train-and-trial contract in a bid to put himself in the shop window, with ‘numerous’ clubs Down Under said to be eager.
That being said, it’s likely that Sandow would have to show his worth for a feeder team before being given that opportunity.
The mercurial halfback hasn’t played rugby league since 2018 and last played at the highest level in 2016 as his stint at Warrington came to an end.
Sandow lost both major finals for the Wolves in 2016, with a Challenge Cup loss to Hull FC and a Grand Final defeat to the Wigan Warriors.
He then returned to Australia in the lower divisions but, in May of this year, insisted he’s ready to return to rugby league after three years out.
In an interview with the Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie back in May he was eager for one last chance to prove his worth: “I’ve still got something to offer and I’ve still got something to prove to myself. I just want that opportunity. A chance, that’s all I want. No club would regret it, no chance.”
Now, though, it appears as though the ball is rolling for a glimmer of hope for the diminutive halfback.
Sandow has also had a few boxing bouts in recent years – with one victory and one draw against former Salford Red Devils and Catalans Dragons halfback Todd Carney.
Since his professional rugby league days Sandow has lived in Moranbah and works in coal production which has been enough to keep the ex-halfback in relatively decent shape.
