NSW captain off to European club

Waratahs captain Chris Whitaker will join a European club after the Super 14 rugby season, and is unlikely to play for the Wallabies again.

The decision by the veteran of 31 tests and two World Cup campaigns, will have major implications for Australia's 2007 World Cup plans.


It could increase the chances of veteran Wallaby skipper and halfback George Gregan being retained . Whitaker, 31, will become the Waratahs' most capped player if he plays all Super 14 matches.