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He's obviously not aware of the IRB regulation that once you've played for one country you can't play for another...
THE Australian Rugby Union might have ripped up my contract and I am interested in a cameo season in the NRL - but that doesn't mean my rugby career is over.
I know it all sounds a bit complicated, but that's just the way it is with my court case against the ARU beginning in the NSW Supreme Court last Friday.
Over the past month, I've had a host of options bouncing around.
Being a professional footballer, the desire to challenge myself at the elite level burns strongly - and that's why I'm looking at my options in league and rugby.
Having spoken with my wife Rebekah, our first priority is to remain in Australia. That's why I'm interested in the NRL.
I realise I'd have to take a pay cut. That's something I'd be prepared to do. For me, a return to the game I grew up in would be all about seeing if I've got what it takes to cut it at the top.
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I look at Wendell Sailor and what a revelation he's been and what a wonderful story it's been for the game. Too often league can get kicked when it's down.
So one of the possibilities is that I find an NRL club for next season and have one season back in rugby league.
I've been told there could be some interest, but I haven't had any firm offers yet.
If I did go back to league for a season, then what's to stop me from returning to rugby union the following year.
There's going to be a fifth Super rugby franchise in Australia in 2011 and becoming the face of Australia's newest club interests me.
It could be in Melbourne or the Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast, the ARU are looking at six submissions and will make a decision at the end of October.
Obviously the ARU would have to agree to it, but the prospect of helping grow the game in a new environment appeals.
The other rugby union consideration is the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. I had my heart set on playing for the Wallabies, but it's pretty clear that won't be happening.
But representing Fiji, my country of birth, has a major appeal. Everyone always loves watching the way the Fijian boys throw the ball around and they often give as good as they get.
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