New Queensland Reds playmaker Carter Gordon is ready to compete for his spot in the starting side, even if it means a potential position shift.
Gordon has already linked up the Reds at Ballymore, set to go through a light session on Thursday as he continues his rehab from a quad injury.
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The 24-year-old joins a highly competitive flyhalf group that includes fellow Wallaby Tom Lynagh, who started against the British & Irish Lions, former Australia U20s star Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Fijian international Ben Volavola.
With competition high, Gordon is ready to do whatever it takes for the team.
“I love playing No.10, and that’s the position I want to play, but whatever’s best for the team,” he said.
“I’ll follow Les in, so whatever he wants, then I’m happy to do whatever.
"...It’s stacked, and the rest of the team’s stacked as well. Competition’s good regardless of what position you play. You always want to have a couple of boys working hard for that role.
“We all push each other, and it’s better not just for the individual but for the team as well so that's what we're chasing."
It comes as the incoming Wallabies boss labels it an open race, with just under two months before their opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
“They will all get their chance to show their wares. The off-season has been led by Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, who has trained throughout the off season and looks in great form," Kiss said.
“Tommy Lynagh is also coming along well and is getting stronger and stronger, while Carter [Gordon] will finish off this year with a light session to see how he goes, and Ben Volavola is a really experienced ten who can give us direction.
“I like that all can play a number of positions which gives us enough scope to be flexible with our decision in terms of starting, bench and who rotates.”
Gordon, who only recently returned from the NRL, was relishing the opportunity to be back, while having no regrets about his stint with the Gold Coast Titans.
"I felt more at home within the first week of playing Union than what I did in 12 months playing league," he admits.
"I think I got to learn a lot in that space. I got to experience playing Rugby League and training Rugby League in their system, and I think that's put me in a good spot, and it's taught me things that I can take back into Union.
