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A Wallabies player passes the ball to his right while being tackled by a Georgian opponent at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Program: Tell em he's dreaming... of an NFL career

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Jordan Petaia was once the most exciting young talent in Australian rugby, now he's trying to make it in the NFL. The sometime Wallaby has explained why playing American football is his dream and what he needs to do to achieve it. Will he make the grade like Jordan Mailata or struggle with the transition like Valentine Holmes? Jess Stewart unpacks an unlikely story. Featured: Jess Stewart, journalist, ABC Sport. 

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 Jordan Petaia of Australia passes the ball whilst under pressure during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Georgia at Stade de France on September 09, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Sport, Rugby Union, American Football
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