Brumbies sign Godwin from Force
Sep 7, 2016 - 3:01 AM The Brumbies have turned to rising star Kyle Godwin to replenish their midfield for at least the next two Super Rugby seasons.After months of negotiations, the ACT franchise confirmed on Wednesday the 24-year-old centre will join them from 2017 after five years at the Western Force.
Godwin has been one of the Force's best players since making his debut in 2012, although injuries limited him to 52 games.
He is pushing to make his Wallabies debut against South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday night, two years after he was first named in the Australian squad before injury cruelled his chances.
Godwin's arrival is timely, with Matt Toomua heading to English club Leicester and doubt over the immediate playing future of inside back Christian Lealiifano who is being treated for leukaemia.
"The opportunity to grow as a person and as a rugby player at the Brumbies is something I could not ignore," he said.
"The opportunity to be coached by Stephen Larkham, someone who played in a position similar to me was definitely another reason for the decision."
Larkham, who has had a chance to run his eye over Godwin in camp with the Wallabies, said he was pleased to have him join the squad.
"He's risen through the ranks of WA Rugby and we know how hard the decision for him to leave has been," Larkham said.
"He wants to take his game to a new level and believes the move can help him do that.
"We were looking for someone who has strengths in both attack and defence - Kyle possesses those skills as well as great game vision and a powerful running game.
"It will be an exciting time for us when he joins our backline next season."
Godwin's signing comes a day after the club announced veteran openside flanker Chris Alcock will join on a one-year deal to help fill the hole left by David Pocock, who is taking a 12-month sabbatical.
Source: AAP
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