A hamstring injury ended Jordan Petaia’s dream of playing in the NFL, but the Wallabies back now has the opportunity to appear at a home Rugby World Cup.
Petaia had been pursuing a career in American football before the injury halted those ambitions. His focus can now return to rugby, with the prospect of representing Australia on home soil.
The talented back’s contrasting fortunes highlight how a setback in one sport has opened the way for a significant opportunity in another.
