Overview
- Crichton said the move returns him to the code he played as a schoolboy and aligns with his long-held Wallabies ambition.
- He will complete the 2026 NRL season with the Sydney Roosters before debuting for the Waratahs in the 2027 Super Rugby campaign.
- The Independent reports a two-year agreement, clarifying earlier coverage that differed on contract length and value.
- He is being considered for inside centre or back-row roles as he targets selection for Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup squad.
- The switch extends a broader cross-code trend that includes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s move to union and Mark Nawaqanitawase’s planned stint in Japan.