Roosters star Joey Manu hasn’t precisely fanned the flames on a possible code swap to rugby union, though it seems a transfer to a rival NRL membership is out of the query.
Manu comes off contract on the finish of the 2024 season, however has but to decide on his subsequent transfer.
It was reported in late December that Manu was linked to a transfer to Japanese rugby to play for one season earlier than returning to the Roosters to the second half of of 2025.
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The Dragons have additionally made no secret of their curiosity in Manu, however based mostly on the 27-year-old’s feedback to the SMH, he received’t be enjoying within the NRL for anybody however the Tricolours.
“I don’t want to play against them (Roosters) at all. Not at all. What the club’s done for me over my career, I couldn’t do that,” Manu stated.
“I’ve been at the Roosters for 10 years now. It’s been a long time and I love the place. That makes it very hard to leave but we’ll see what happens.”
Manu is reportedly in extension talks with the Roosters, however admits the attract of rugby union is tempting.
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The Golden Boot winner performed rugby union in highschool earlier than linking up with the Roosters as a teen.
“It’s an option, I think rugby is a challenge. If I go to play rugby, I’m focused on rugby, not on coming back.
“You could probably go there and come back, but the focus isn’t really going there to just play for a few months and come back. It’s not really that.
“It’s still just an option at this stage. But I’m at the point where it’s time to look at those options in both codes. I played both codes growing up.”
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