“I was very happy with how this year went, and I saw the potential with what the Reds have and really wanted to build on this year to the next.”
Ryan expected to be back to full training in “two to three weeks” as he completed his rehabilitation while the Reds got back into preseason preparation.
Tim Ryan has quickly landed on the Wallabies’ radar.Credit: Getty
Boasting nine tries in nine appearances, he proved his versatility in covering outside centre during the Reds’ clashes with Wales and Tonga this year.
Ryan set up a try in the last-minute loss to the Welsh and came up with another try in the 41-14 triumph over Tonga, and believed that exposure would help evolve his game.
Wallabies star Filipo Daugunu’s return to the Reds would cause a selection headache for coach Les Kiss in his backline, but Ryan said no position was promised.
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“We all had to earn our spot on that roster, so I feel like I’m only going to strive under a little bit of challenge in training,” Ryan said.
“It will be a very good challenge against these other boys, and they have plenty of experience.”
Meanwhile, the Reds were resigned to losing star back Jordan Petaia, who was recovering from a shoulder injury suffered during the Super Rugby campaign.
Petaia had reportedly been fielding offers from rival clubs and codes, such as the NFL’s International Player Pathways program and the NRL.
“Jordie’s on a pathway to some other opportunities,” Kiss said. “We’ll keep our finger on the pulse as that evolves.”
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