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Junior Wallabies fullback and also in the Roosters juniors system - signed to end 2028:
ROOSTERS SECURE NEXT JAMES TEDESCO
One of rugby’s brightest prospects has emerged as James Tedesco’s likely successor at the Roosters with teenage prodigy Rex Bassingthwaighte inking a long-term deal to play rugby league.
Australian rugby had hoped to keep Bassingthwaighte but it is understood he has signed a long deal with the Roosters until at least the end of 2028.
Roosters officials believe he can be the long-term successor to Tedesco. Tedesco has one year left on his contract with the Roosters and the club are keen to extend their skipper out until 2026. Bassingthwaighte was part of Rugby Australia’s long-term plans after scoring Australia’s first try in their under-18’s win against New Zealand Schools 38-31 earlier this month.
Two years ago the Dubbo product scored two tries for the Australian under 16s rugby side against the Pacific All Stars.
Since then he has played Harold Matthews for the Roosters and has dominated in the GPS school system with Shore.
It is another blow for Australian rugby after his Australian under-18s teammate Heamasi Makasini signed a long-term deal with the Tigers. The next player to watch is Penrith junior Heinz Lemoto who is also at the centre of a cross-code tug of war.
ROOSTERS SECURE NEXT JAMES TEDESCO
One of rugby’s brightest prospects has emerged as James Tedesco’s likely successor at the Roosters with teenage prodigy Rex Bassingthwaighte inking a long-term deal to play rugby league.
Australian rugby had hoped to keep Bassingthwaighte but it is understood he has signed a long deal with the Roosters until at least the end of 2028.
Roosters officials believe he can be the long-term successor to Tedesco. Tedesco has one year left on his contract with the Roosters and the club are keen to extend their skipper out until 2026. Bassingthwaighte was part of Rugby Australia’s long-term plans after scoring Australia’s first try in their under-18’s win against New Zealand Schools 38-31 earlier this month.
Two years ago the Dubbo product scored two tries for the Australian under 16s rugby side against the Pacific All Stars.
Since then he has played Harold Matthews for the Roosters and has dominated in the GPS school system with Shore.
It is another blow for Australian rugby after his Australian under-18s teammate Heamasi Makasini signed a long-term deal with the Tigers. The next player to watch is Penrith junior Heinz Lemoto who is also at the centre of a cross-code tug of war.
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