The ‘aggressive’ cancer battle behind son of a Bronco’s mission to be Wallabies’ future

Queensland Reds rookie Nick Conway has revealed his battle with rare and aggressive testicular cancer during his final year at Nudgee College. The 19-year-old fullback-winger, who is the son of former Brisbane Broncos player Bob Conway, underwent surgery and returned to action within eight weeks. Conway praised former Reds coach Les Kiss and rugby general manager Sam Cordingley for their steadfast support through his diagnosis and subsequent back injuries.

Now fully recovered, Conway has joined the Reds squad for their off-season tour to Japan and Italy. He is competing with Treyvon Pritchard for the vacant Queensland No. 15 jersey following the departure of Test custodian Jock Campbell to Shizuoka Blue Revs. Conway credited his health battles with building the mental strength needed to pursue a long career with Queensland and the Wallabies.