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Tuesday May 26, 2009

Rocky takes on Tuilagi and Leicester

Rocky takes on Tuilagi and Leicester

Wallaby Rocky Elsom is expected to make a decision about his near future within the next week, as he contemplates returning to an international career with Australia. Elsom had a cracking game for Leinster on the weekend, earning him man of the match and much deserved praise from all corners.

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The rugged flanker has had a superb season with Leinster, but has made his desire to play for Australia once again clear. To do that, he will need to return home and play for a franchise there.

The Brumbies, Queensland, and NSW have all shown interest, but the ARU are apparently not keen on bending the rules for Elsom, as the NZRU did for Dan Carter.

Brian ODriscoll couldnt say enough about Elsoms contribution this season.

“I would say the best player I have ever played with and I have played with many good players,” O’Driscoll said.

“Lets put it this way, we wouldn’t have won the Heineken Cup without Rocky Elsom. He doesn’t make many errors and his ball carrying is frightening.

“Irrespective of what happened today Rocky Elsom is the player of the Heineken Cup and you saw the display he produced today, he is just a remarkable player.”

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Elsom was all over the park on Saturday, sidestepping and handing off opponents with ease. His charge over the top of the powerful Alesana Tuilagi, giving the big Samoan some of his own medicine, was awesome.

Any side in the world would be blessed to have Elsom in their ranks. His destination remains to be seen, but you can be sure that hell give 110% wherever ends up.

Time: 01:23

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