Sharks cult hero Toby Rudolf has revealed he can be open to a shock cross-code swap after newly-appointed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones revealed his NRL recruitment targets.
Jones signed a take care of the Australia rugby union aspect in January, revealing Joseph Suaalii, Will Penisini, Tolu Koula and Nelson Asofa-Solomona have been on his hit-list.
Suaalii has reportedly re-signed till the tip of 2024, whereas the Eels confirmed Penisini had signed on till the tip of 2025 on January 31.
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Reports have surfaced Koula has begun negotiations a take care of Manly, whereas Asofa-Solomona has advised he may return to the rival code.
Now Rudolf could possibly be in Jones’ scope after the 27-year-old made an sincere admission on The Bye Round podcast with James Graham.
“Honestly, yeah, I think I would (return to rugby union),” Rudolf stated.
“Just because, as you know, this game is very hard on the body. You can play league until you’re 32 or 33. Obviously Paul Gallen was 38, but he is a freak of nature.
“Union is much easier on the body, you can play for longer, have a longer career, travel the world as well which is one thing I’m passionate about doing.
“So yeah, I’d entertain it for sure. It wouldn’t be off the cards.”
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Rudolf has develop into a mainstay of Fitzgibbon’s Cronulla aspect, taking part in 69 video games for the Sharks throughout 4 seasons.
Growing up, Rudolf performed rugby union and defined with a house World Cup looming for the 15-man code in 2027 — gamers could possibly be enticed to make the swap.
However, he did word rugby union had fallen behind rugby league.
“I can understand why with a World Cup next year. All the talent is here,” Rudolf stated.
I noticed a billboard the opposite day with the 5 Super Rugby groups with their captains or no matter and I couldn’t recognise one individual.
“The sport in Australia, I don’t know what happened, the Rugby World Cup was a massive deal, everyone knew every single player, and then whatever has happened has happened.
“There is a different level between union and league now.”
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