Player Name: Uchenna Egbu
Nickname: Chen
Playing Position: Ruck
Senior Club: South West Sydney Blues
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
He is a multi-sport athlete having played junior Rugby League with the St George Dragons, whilst also being a star track athlete representing Australia at the Oceania Athletics Championships
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?
Chen has stepped into the No.1 Ruck position for us this season
What are the reasons for nomination this round?
Chen backed up a 28 touch, 14 clearance and 47 hit out game in rd 6 with an important 30 hit outs and 5 clearance game in tough conditions in our win over UNSW on the weekend.
Coach quote on Performance.
“Uchenna has improved every week this season and has now backed up two excellent games against high quality opposition. His unique athletic traits make him an exciting ruck prospect who is just scratching the surface of his potential. His role on the weekend was pivotal to our hard fought win over UNSW.” – Kyle Devlin (South West Sydney Blues Men’s Premier Division Coach”