Wests Tigers have been busy recruitment lately but have now lost one man and to the 15-man code no less in the shape of outside back Triston Reilly.
Reilly has joined the NSW Waratahs following his release from the Tigers returning back to the 15-man game after taking a stab at rugby league with the Tigers.
As the club prepare for a new era moving for Jarome Luai and bringing in a new CEO but Reilly won’t be a part of this.
“I’m excited to be back in rugby union, especially here at the Waratahs. I really enjoyed my stint in league, but I’m happy to be back in this position playing with the Waratahs,” Reilly said.
“I’m keen to get into training with the boys, work hard during the pre-season and put my best foot forward for selection.
“I know I have some work to do, DC has built a strong squad but we will all be pushing each other to get a spot in the match day squad.”
NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman spoke about signing him.
“It’s been an unexpected bonus and a surprise to have Triston become available so late in the piece. We were always looking to bolster our outside backs but needed to find the right person,” Coleman added.
“I was excited to see Triston debut in the NRL last season and he played well in his appearances, he’ll come back more experienced, more battle hardened as he goes into his fifth or sixth year as pro.
“Triston will compete hard with Wilso (Harry Wilson) and Vuate (Karawalevu) and put pressure on last year’s incumbents (Nawaqanitawase, Pietsch & Jorgensen). We are all looking forward to watching his growth”.
The mentioned Nawaqanitawase is headed the other direction joining Sydney Roosters replacing Joseph Suaali’i who himself is headed to rugby union.
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