NSW Waratahs teen sensation Max Jorgensen is hungry to stay in Rugby Union as he looks to take advantage of the plethora of big events on the horizon.
The 19-year-old instantly made a statement in Rugby with a debut double against the ACT Brumbies on his Super Rugby debut.
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It led to his maiden World Cup call-up before a broken leg cruelled his potential debut against Portugal.
Jorgensen's contract expires at the end of the season, with NRL clubs circling the son of former Rooster and Panther Peter.
However, the outside back is eager to stay with the British and Irish Lions tour and a home World Cup within sight.
“I love the game and want to make my mark here playing for the Wallabies,” he told reporters.
“It’s a dream to play in a World Cup and with the British and Lions coming up next year, it comes around every 12 years so if you miss out, you don’t get another opportunity to do it again. Playing something like that would be awesome.”
Jorgensen has also admitted his desire to have a crack at an Olympic medal in the future.
“I don’t think this year (in Paris) but that’s another dream playing for Australia at the Olympics, winning a gold or any medal,” he added.
“That’d be pretty cool but I’m focused on the Tahs and hopefully making my Wallabies debut."
Jorgensen has taken plenty from the opportunity to train and compete in Wallabies training after initially thinking his World Cup dream was over following an MCL injury suffered with the Waratahs.
“It was unreal training and playing with some players I used to watch on TV. It’s pretty surreal," he added.
“It was an unreal experience to go there, like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. You learn so much from not only the experienced players but Eddie (Jones).
“Once I went to that France game before the World Cup, just sitting on the sidelines, the atmosphere was insane and that’s how I knew I wanted to be out there and playing with all the boys.
“It was a massive year of highs and lows but I was grateful for my Waratahs debut and playing the whole season there. I didn’t get my Wallabies debut but I like to say everything happens for a reason so hopefully I get a chance this year.
“It made the dream become even more real. I was there and I had my name in the hat to make my debut but it just made me hungry.”
