Young Queensland Reds flanker Liam Gill has signed an extension that will keep him at the Super Rugby champions until the end of 2013.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a successful inaugural season as a fulltime squad member in 2011 and capped a memorable year by also winning the Queensland Premier Rugby title with his club Sunnybank.
Gill made his Super Rugby debut off the bench for the Reds in round three against the Brumbies.
He later made his run-on debut against the Western Force in round 17 when he went head-to-head with Australia's first-choice openside flanker and captain David Pocock from the Western Force.
Queensland coach Ewen McKenzie was delighted to keep Gill at the Reds.
"He has a big future ahead of him and to see him already offer so much on the playing field at such a young age is exciting for the team and our fans," he said.
AAP
Tags: super-14, rugby-union, sport, brisbane-4000, qld, australia First posted December 07, 2011 12:54:52