Rohan Saifoloi: The potential Reds No.10 who may be hiding in plain sight

By Sam Ryan; Photo Credit: QRU/Brendan Hertel There’s a hell of a lot to be excited about at Ballymore.  Following a string of signings in recent weeks, the Reds have secured the best group of young players Australian rugby has seen in quite some time, with a number of them signing long term deals.  But one thing the Reds admit they’re still missing ahead of their 2020 campaign, is an experienced ball playing No.10.  Reds’ backs coach Jim McKay said earlier this week that while Hamish Stewart and Bryce Hegarty are both options at flyhalf for next season, the club would use the NRC to see if 20-year old Issac Lucas is also capable of filling that role. Lucas is a genuine star and looks a carbon copy of a younger Matt Giteau, with potentially even more speed and attacking flair.  But he may not be a No.10.  And even if he is, the Reds may be doing him a disservice by throwing him in the deep end to lead a young Reds side that will still need time to devel
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