Brumbies target exiled Reds star
NEWS: The Brumbies are currently leading to the race to secure the signatures of a prominent Reds figure.
According to Rugbycomau, the Canberra side is keen to sign James Slipper for 2019 after negotiations in recent weeks.
The 86-Test prop met with Brumbies coach Dan McKellar to discuss a potential move south at the weekend.
Slipper would be a suitable addition to the side especially in the wake of stalwart and former Wallaby Ben Alexander’s retirement.
Slipper is currently in the same boat as Quade Cooper and Karmichael Hunt at Ballymore.
Effectively unwanted by coach Brad Thorn after already serving a two-month suspension for positive cocaine tests, his two-year contract is now unfavourable for all parties.
The QRU are keen to clear at least a portion of his $500,000 salary from their books and Slipper has already indicated he won’t take the same approach to exile as Cooper and Hunt, who have been content playing club football this season.
It’s understood Queensland will not stand in Slipper’s way if and when he requests a move away from the club for next season.
A source at the Brumbies confirmed the meeting with McKellar and said talks were underway.
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