Jack Debreczeni has returned to Sydney, signing a deal with the NSW Waratahs following a brief stint with the NCT Brumbies.<\/p>\n
The 32-year-old fly-half hails from West Harbour Rugby Club and is a former student of the Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, so will be returning to his city of birth.<\/p>\n
Many will recognise him from the impressive First Nations and Pasifika team that almost beat the British & Irish Lions at Melbourne in July.<\/p>\n
Excitement meets experience<\/p>\n
Speaking about the upcoming challenge, Debreczeni said: \u201cThe Waratahs have a rich history of success. The opportunity to play for them excites me. Playing in front of family and friends is also a bonus.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having travelled the professional circuit for over ten years now, Debreczeni<\/a> is aware of the experience he can bring to the squad.<\/p>\n \u201cAny knowledge I can impart onto a young and exciting backline \u2026 I\u2019ll do my best to help with their growth on and off the field,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n NSW Waratahs Head Coach Dan McKellar<\/a> is just as excited about the return of Debreczeni to the city.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a really nice story to see Jack returning home, with his background at school and club rugby where he started at West Harbour,\u201d McKellar said.<\/p>\n \u2018We\u2019d had enough of being bullied\u2019 \u2013 Wallabies legend lifts lid on Australia\u2019s stunning mid-season transformation<\/a><\/p>\n A versatile playmaker weighing over 100kg, Debreczeni is known for his game management, calm decision-making, and strong kicking game.<\/p>\n \u201cJack is an experienced player who adds real quality and strength and depth in a very important position,<\/p>\n \u201cOff the back of years of experience, Jack is very calm, he has a very good skill set; and he has an ability to manage a game, as shown by how he performed for the First Nations Pasifika<\/a> team.\u201d<\/p>\n Debreczeni has also been impressed by the NSW Waratahs\u2019 progress in their first year under McKellar.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel Dan is creating an environment that delivers really tough, robust rugby players, and that was seen through a lot of their performances this year,\u201d Debreczeni said.<\/p>\n Fan reaction<\/p>\n Waratahs supporters appear keen to welcome their new man, with one person on social media saying: \u201cGreat signing \u2013 a safe pair of hands. Will be to the Tahs as JOC was to the Crusaders, while another added: \u201cAlways underrated. Smart player with a massive boot. Just what the Waratahs need.\u201d<\/p>\n