Fittler Family Tug-of-War as Rugby Union Makes First Move
A tug-of-war is brewing over Zach Fittler, the son of NRL legend Brad Fittler, and rugby union has made the first move. The in-demand youngster recently met with representatives from the NSW Waratahs and is set to be offered an Academy deal with the Super Pacific franchise once he completes his HSC at the Scots College in Sydney’s east.
“It has been a bit of a wrap-our-arms-around-him approach, and see whether they bite at that opportunity,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald. “Zach, in our opinion, fits a power athlete playing in the middle of the field. Zach Fittler definitely fits rugby union.”
Brad Fittler, however, won’t pressure his son to choose one footy code over the other, declaring, “I am just happy he is enjoying himself.” The former NSW Blues Origin coach confirmed the final decision will rest with his son, stating, “Both codes are on offer there for him, but I stay out of telling him anything, really.”
If Zach Fittler does pursue a career in rugby union, it would be a much-needed win for the embattled code in Australia, as the sport has seen several talented youngsters, including Roosters star Joseph Sua’ali’i, Eels centre Will Penisini, Roosters backrower Angus Crichton, and Rabbitohs lock Cameron Murray, opt for the NRL sporting path after attending GPS rugby nurseries.
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