Josh Valentine
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Josh Valentine (born 22 February 1983 in Newcastle in New South Wales) is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the international Super 14 competition. Valentine's usual position is at scrum half. He played for the Singleton Bulls in his youth.
Valentine made his debut for Queensland against the Crusaders in 2003, he subsequently made his Super 12 (14) debut that season against the Brumbies on his 20th birthday. That year he was named Reds' rookie of the year. At the end of the season, Valentine was named as vice-captain of Australia A, and toured Japan with them as well as participating in the under-21 World Cup in England. The following year he played games for Australia A in France in November as well as playing for the national team in the under-21 World Cup in Scotland.
Valentine came back from a serious knee injury in 2005. After a good season with the Reds in 2006, Valentine was included in new coach John Connolly's Wallaby squad. He came off the bench to earn his first cap against the English at Sydney's Telstra Stadium.
On the 11th of July 2006, Valentine signed a two year deal to join New South Wales Waratahs. He is taking up Waratahs captain Chris Whitaker's position.[1]
[edit] External links
- Reds profile
- Profile on SArugby.com
