Karmichael Hunt has described the ordeal of his cocaine scandal as a “blessing in disguise” as he prepares for his return from suspension with the Queensland Reds.
The code-hopping star returned to full training with the Super Rugby outfit on Monday but is not available for selection until next week’s clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
Hunt said he was glad to be back alongside his teammates after weeks of training in isolation and has been welcomed back with open arms by the club at large.
Hunt said he believed he was a better person for the experience he had gone through, including being banned from playing for six weeks after pleading guilty to four counts of possessing cocaine in September and October last year.