NRL stars James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-Evans have both declared that they are willing to complete their careers in the United States as long as a professional league is established.
Scott Penn, the owner of the Sea Eagles, is one of several corporate owners interested in establishing an American professional league, and he wants ‘DCE’, who made his first grade debut at Manly in 2011 and won the premiership, to be part.
Speaking in Las Vegas ahead of the NRL double header this Sunday AEDT featuring Cherry-Evans’ Sea Eagles, Tedesco’s Roosters, the Broncos, and the Rabbitohs, the veteran halfback is open to offers.
Definitely, I am interested. It would be a fantastic experience,’ Tedesco stated.
‘That’s the hope behind bringing the game here. You never know, it might pique some curiosity from across America.
‘So, to be able to live in America and play rugby league…I mean, England is obviously wonderful too. But, yes, the weather is great here.’
Meanwhile, ticket sales for the NRL double header, which begins at 1.30pm AEDT, have surpassed 40,000 as fan excitement grows.
With increased promotion and marketing planned for the gambling mecca, the NRL hopes to draw at least 50,000 fans to the arena that just hosted the Super Bowl.
Both football games will be shown live on Fox Sports 1 in prime time on Saturday.
night, with the potential for more than 100 million viewers in the United States.
Given the NRL’s five-year agreement to stage games in Las Vegas, Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys is also willing to play the long game.
