US winger Takudzwa Ngwenya on his way to Europe (Video Updated)
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Based on his performance at the Rugby World Cup, USA Rugby winger Takudzwa Ngwenya may be on his way to Europe to play the game professionally.
Ngwenya’s try against South Africa (video above) is being universally praised as the best try of the World Cup. During his run, Ngwenya outclassed and outran South African legend Bryan Habana.
According to the London Times, the Zimbabwe-native has already been contacted by two Guinness Premier League (England) clubs, as well as garnered some interest from French squads.
“Hopefully, we will see how it goes,” said Ngwenya. “That’s a killer question, England or France? It depends which team I’ll be going to. It’s hard to say now because I am not sure. But in England, so far I have got two [offers]. It depends.”
With only two USA Rugby players playing professionally, Eagles’ head coach Peter Thorburn believes more American players are ready to leave amateur rugby for the professional ranks.
“A lot of my players are excellent, they just need good exposure. There are some pretty good players out there. Only two backs play professionally. So it’s a pretty good effort from a bunch of amateurs.”
That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t some drawbacks.
“The more players that go away to play, that fact they are in Europe means they are away for ten months of the year. That makes them unavailable for the American-based competitions, like the Churchill Cup.”
Ngwenya, however, isn’t worried about which path he’ll take.
“I just want to play better rugby.”