LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Canadian rugby union representative Marcus D'Acre, winner of the Vegas Combine, is hoping to secure an NRL contract, potentially becoming the first ever Combine winner to do so.
D'Acre, along with US Olympian Adam Channel and female Combine winners Renee Gonzalez from Canada and Maria Arzuaga from Colombia, are set to tour NRL and NRLW clubs in Australia.
Despite being only 20 years old, D'Acre has already piqued the interest of NRL clubs such as the Knights and Cowboys, having trained with the Sharks in Las Vegas.
D'Acre is willing to start at the Jersey Flegg level in order to work his way up and learn more about the game.
He expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating, "This is huge for me...
It's a dream to be able to come to Australia and chase a professional rugby league career." D'Acre's background in rugby union gives him a strong foundation to transition to rugby league, and he is eager to prove himself in the NRL.
The possibility of D'Acre and Channel, two talented international athletes, joining the NRL is an exciting prospect.
Their journey from the Vegas Combine to potential NRL contracts highlights the growing global interest and talent pool in rugby league.
The inclusion of female players like Gonzalez and Arzuaga in the Combine tour also reflects the increasing recognition and support for women's rugby league.
With interest from multiple NRL clubs and the determination to succeed, D'Acre is poised to make a significant impact in the NRL.
His willingness to start at the grassroots level and work his way up demonstrates his commitment and dedication to the sport.
As he sets his sights on achieving his dream of playing professional rugby league in Australia, D'Acre's journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes around the world.