Tuqiri switches to union

Australia’s rugby union Wallabies today captured another rugby league Test star, with winger Lote Tuqiri announcing his decision to switch codes.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002 - 11:45

Australia’s rugby union Wallabies today captured another rugby league Test star, with winger Lote Tuqiri announcing his decision to switch codes.

The Fijian-born flyer released a statement confirming he will be targeting a place in the Australian squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in South Africa.

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