Angus Crichton aims to emulate Lote Tuqiri by playing for the Wallabies in a World Cup.
New Wallabies signing Angus Crichton has revealed he wants to emulate idol Lote Tuqiri and play in a home World Cup.
The Sydney Roosters backrower confirmed he will leave the NRL at the end of the 2026 season to take up a deal with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs in order to fulfil a childhood dream of wearing the gold jersey.
"It's incredibly exciting to be returning to the sport I played throughout my childhood," Crichton said.
"Growing up in Young, I have great memories driving up on buses to Canberra with the other farmers and their families for the Tahs-Brumbies game every year. To have a chance to play in the same Waratahs jersey as Lote Tuqiri, my favourite rugby player as a kid, is something special.
"I grew up with a Wallabies jersey and poster on the wall and my dream was to one day represent them.