Australian Counter-Strike veteran Justin “jks” Savage has returned home after nearly five years abroad, signing with FlyQuest ahead of the second CS2 season of the year.
The Australia-based CS2 squad announced the signing through a short video on X (formerly Twitter), marking a major addition to its roster.
“I’ve played for a lot of teams. Played a lot of high-level matches. And after everything, I’m ready to come home,” jks said in the announcement video.
The 29-year-old last played for an Australian team in October 2020 when he represented 100 Thieves. The organization decided to exit the CS:GO pro scene, prompting jks to embark on a long international journey that saw him suit up for Complexity, FaZe Clan (stand-in), G2 Esports, and most recently, Team Liquid. He played an active role in Liquid’s lineup for nearly a year before being benched last April to make way for new IGL Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek.
Jks is reportedly set to replace Jay “Liazz” Tregillgas in the FlyQuest lineup, though the organization has yet to confirm any roster moves beyond jks’ arrival. “Further information about the roster will be announced soon,” FlyQuest said.
FlyQuest’s current roster
- Joshua “INS” Potter (IGL)
- Declan “Vexite” Portelli
- Corey “nettik” Browne
- Iulian “regali” Harjău
- Justin “jks” Savage
- Jay “Liazz” Tregillgas
Jks brings a wealth of experience to FlyQuest as they aim to compete at the highest level of CS2 in the upcoming season. He previously lifted trophies with FaZe as a stand-in during their IEM Katowice 2022 run, and later secured another IEM Katowice trophy along with two more titles during his stint with G2.
Fans have warmly welcomed jks’ homecoming, praising both the move and his potential impact on the Australian and broader APAC CS scene.
“I’m ready to believe again. I can’t wait for FlyQuest to bring jks not only to international events but to APAC events—the Asian scene has never been so competitive,” one Reddit user said in a thread about jks joining FlyQuest. “This roster actually has me excited in Aussie CS for the first time in ages. Great signing,” another fan added.
“I just want to say, I believe you still can make some damage in the scene. I had hopes when TL picked you up, but I feel they didn’t utilize you to your fullest. I hope to see you succeed in FlyQuest,” a fan commented on the team’s X post.
With jks joining a promising lineup, FlyQuest look to turn things around after their disappointing campaigns in S-tier tournaments, including the Austin Major, in the first half of the 2025 CS2 calendar. His leadership and veteran savvy could be the missing piece that propels the team into title contention, and rekindles national pride in Aussie Counter-Strike.
Published: Jul 10, 2025 01:44 am