Top 14: Bayonne hires Australian trevisor Izaia Perese, despite his recent slippages

The wildest rumors had ignited Bayonne about the recruitment of an Australian star. The name of Tevita Kuridrani, essential three-quarter center of the Wallabies, was mentioned. But ultimately, Rowing Bayonnais closed its recruitment with the signature of another Australian, less known: Izaia Perese (23 years), center or winger of the Bribane Broncos, in the prestigious Australian rugby league championship (National Rugby League ). In two seasons, he has only played two matches with the first team.  

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Before changing codes and moving to XIII, Perese had worn the colors of the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby, expected on July 1. Perese, 23, 1.80 m, 91 kg, international U20, started very young for the Reds, playing 17 Super Rugby matches (4 tries registered). In the viewfinder of the Australian coach at the time Michael Cheika, Perese then joined the NRL in XIII and the Broncos, the franchise of his city of birth. 

"He was cleared on a case. We waited for the result before deciding "

Earlier this year, his contract with the Broncos was terminated after he was charged in a drug case. Released on bail, he subsequently benefited from a leniency measure from the Queensland justice system which authorized him to leave Australia. 

“He is a talented young player, in the making. He's tough, he's a line breaker, he's a dynamic guy. There was a file analysis which lasted a little while before making a decision, " Philippe Tayeb, chairman of the board of directors of the Basque club , told France Bleu Pays Basque. And to add about his recent setbacks: "He was cleared on a case. We waited for the result before deciding. ”

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