"Carter Gordon could be the Wallabies' flyhalf again by the end of the month after securing a release from his NRL deal to be part of Australia's spring tour. The 24-year-old's move to the Queensland Reds was confirmed on Monday after Rugby Australia secured a release from the second and final year of his Gold Coast contract. The eight-Test flyhalf played at the last World Cup before sensationally leaving the code to sign with the Titans."
"Gordon could line up against Japan on 25 October in a reunion of sorts with coach Eddie Jones. He was included with fellow playmaker Tane Edmed in Monday's 34-strong squad, which did not feature 22-year-old flyhalf Tom Lynagh. Lynagh has battled concussion and other niggles since starting in all three Tests against the British and Irish Lions, coach Joe Schmidt describing his omission as a long-term call to ensure he recovers to full fitness."
"But Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over from departing Test coach Schmidt next year, said Gordon could play flyhalf, fullback and inside centre. The Sunshine Coast product and new father was keen to remain in the state, rather than chase a big-money rugby contract in Europe or Asia. I'm stoked to return to the game I grew up playing and loving as a kid, especially with the opportunity to represent the team I grew up supporting, the Queensland Reds, Gordon said."
Carter Gordon secured a release from the final year of his NRL contract to join the Queensland Reds and be available for Australia's spring tour. The eight-Test flyhalf previously left rugby for the Gold Coast Titans but made a delayed NRL debut after a serious spinal injury. Gordon was named in a 34-player Wallabies squad alongside Tane Edmed and could face Japan on 25 October. Tom Lynagh was omitted to manage concussion recovery. Reds coach Les Kiss said Gordon can cover flyhalf, fullback and inside centre, while Gordon expressed enthusiasm to return and stay in Queensland.
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