George Earle, the new signing ahead of the season by the Scarlets has revealed that it is desire to play for the Wales Rugby Team in the near future. The lock from South Africa has put pen to paper on a three year contract with the side based in Llanelli and at the end of that period, he will be able to play for Wales, becoming eligible thanks to the new rules of residency.
And according to Earle, it would be a great pleasure and a matter of pride for him to be able to wear The Three Feathers on his chest, admitting that he is a huge fan of Warren Gatland and his Wales Rugby Team. The former star of the Super 15 stated that if ever he had the opportunity to play for Wales, it would be an honor that he would go onto cherish for the rest of his life.
He revealed that before he left his home in South Africa to sign for the Scarlets, that was what he said to his father and admitted that his father, too, was excited at the prospect and encouraged him. Earle also added that he is still 28 years old, a relatively young age for a rugby player and by the time he would become eligible to play for Wales, he would reach his peak in terms of his playing maturity.
And the man from Durban admitted that one of the reasons for his desire to play for the Wales Rugby Team is because of the playing style that is employed by the team. He also went on to state that he was rooting for Wales in the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and hopes to play for the team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.