Giteau keeping options open

[TRF_Cymro]

Matt Giteau insists he is in no hurry to commit himself to Australia or the Brumbies after this year's World Cup.

The 91 times-capped playmaker's contract expires after the tournament in New Zealand and Giteau, who will turn 29 during the competition in September, has been linked with a host of big spending French clubs.

However, the Canberra native is remaining coy on his future, preferring to concentrate on the upcoming season during which he has to battle to win back his starting place in Robbie Deans' side.

"Talk and speculation about my future doesn't worry me," Giteau told the Sydney Morning Herald. "I want to be heavily involved in both the new season with the Brumbies and the Wallabies because it's a World Cup year as well.

"For me, it's about worrying about this year and seeing how my enjoyment and things like that go.I'll see if I need something fresh and wait to see how this year pans out [before I make any decisions]."

Reports in Australia indicate a number of Wallaby stars were targeted by big European clubs during the November tour, which saw the men in gold beat France, Italy and Wales - but lose heavily to England. Giteau lost his place after the defeat at Twickenham, but returned to the venue to captain the victorious Barbarians in their famous win over South Africa.

And he is hoping to use the new Super Rugby season to propel him back into the starting line-up. "I feel really good," he said. "I've got no injuries and on the tour I probably didn't play as many games as I have previously so that probably freshened me up. For me the hunger is still there. I've been doing training before I'm due back and that's how you know the hunger is there. I think if (the Brumbies) can play some good rugby, we're as good as anyone. I'm just focussing on the Brumbies and then whatever happens, happens."

http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/story/131925.html​

 

[munstermuffin]

He will be in France next season so

 

[MichaelBoard]

Imo I think he'll come overseas and seek a new challenge probably in France but I wouldn't rule out him moving to an ambitious club in England or Wales either. As the article says he'll be 29 by the end of the World Cup so would still have a good few years of top class rugby in him, he would've been to 2 World Cups by the end of this one (I think) so he may want to try and win the Heineken Cup with a big european side

 

[lynam1104]

3 world cups played in 03.

 

[MichaelBoard]

3 world cups played in 03.

Thanks, wasn't quite sure if he was involved in 03 or not.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

If he went to the Hairsprays I would cry ... destination is likely France.

 

[MichaelBoard]

If he went to the Hairsprays I would cry ... destination is likely France.

Yep, if he moves away from Australia France is the likely destination, but never rule out the hairsprays lol, they seem to attract the big names so you never know!

 

[munstermuffin]

If he went to Ospreys he wouldn't win Heineken Cup

 

[DALE IS BACK]

OVERATED PLAYER..he should take the cash and play easy rugby up in the NH

 

[Gavin]

Wouldn't mind seeing him in the Munster back-line. He is definately not over-rated, he is just having a dip in form atm.

 

[Teh Mite]

OVERATED PLAYER..he should take the cash and play easy rugby up in the NH

It'd only be easy for him up here if he could play against Australia during the tours.

 

[Hulk Hogan]

I wouldn't rule out a big money move to Japan, he has quite a few close friends living/playing there right now.

 

[cyRil]

If he went to the Hairsprays I would cry ... destination is likely France.

And I would! He's the most overrated player of the last 20 years!

 

[TRF_Cymro]

And I would! He's the most overrated player of the last 20 years!

Hang on ... Dan Biggar now?

 

[Hulk Hogan]

And I would! He's the most overrated player of the last 20 years!

I thought there was a player called Gavin something? or was he a model... immaculate hair however.

 

[schuyler_15]

I think the problems in his game are mostly mental. The kicking fiasco that he was becoming I'm sure took it's toll on him. I bet he bounces back and has a solid WC.

 

[Dougydeluxe]

Going to France....