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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
The Warriors and Kiwis superstar is officially off contract and permitted to negotiate with rival NRL clubs from Wednesday. While his immediate focus is New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup campaign, which opens against Samoa on Saturday night, Tuivasa-Sheck is seriously weighing up joining the 15-man game.
It's an option the premiership-winning fullback has considered previously. There was an offer to switch to a New Zealand Super Rugby franchise when he was off contract at the Roosters, but he decided to commit to the Warriors on a two-year deal. That contract expires at the end of next year, giving him a full rugby season to make the transition should he decide to press his claims for an All Blacks jersey ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus is now on the Rugby League World Cup, but could he be preparing for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
PHIL WALTER/GETTY IMAGESRoger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus is now on the Rugby League World Cup, but could he be preparing for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
"It's entered discussions, I'm not going to deny that," Tuivasa-Sheck's manager Bruce Sharrock said.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck took on the captaincy duties at the Warriors in 2017.
"We've talked about it and we've certainly talked about it before.
"That's his background, the All Blacks are a world-recognised team with an amazing success rate. If you thought you were good enough to be a part of it, it's not a bad ship to be a part of."
The man dubbed 'RTS' played both codes while attending Otahuhu College in Auckland and was a former member of the New Zealand rugby union schoolboys team. The 24-year-old has already achieved every conceivable honour in rugby league including winning a premiership, representing his country and captaining his club.
"He's at a stage in his career where if he is going to (switch codes), it's probably going to be sooner rather than later," Sharrock said. "Not many people can shift later in their career, it makes it very tough."
The Warriors are desperate to retain Tuivasa-Sheck and have made his signature a priority. The club is about to go through an ownership change, although that won't affect the desire to keep him long-term.
"We've certainly commenced those discussions," Warriors CEO Cameron George said.
"Roger is tied up with the World Cup but we will continue those. We see Roger as a big part of our future."
Asked about the lure of the All Blacks jumper, George said: "Roger is a quality player and person, so opportunities will come his way. The club is very proactive in seeking to retain his services."
- Sydney Morning Herald, AAP
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@daffy-jaffy Blues and ABs need a 15....
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@kiwimurph Hopefully Tana is mowing Roger's lawns while he is busy with the Kiwi's.
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@kiwimurph said in Super Rugby News:
@daffy-jaffy Blues and ABs need a 15....
What Blues really need is another Benji Marshall...
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
Ahem, that would be switching to rugby. NZR didn't promise an AB spot to SBW and he needed to prove himself first at NPC/Super rugby level. The same for RTS.
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TJ Perenara has re-signed with NZR and the Hurricanes for four more years (end of 2021 season)!
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@sammyc said in Super Rugby News:
After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
Don't we have enough
flaky,unpredictable, exciting midgets now? -
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
@sammyc said in Super Rugby News:
After watching the warriors this year he'd need to learn how to tackle before making the all blacks.
Lessons from Dagg?
Good point, shek has perfected the "oh whoops I slipped" move that Dagg has used to infuriate many a Crusaders fan when we needed him to make a tackle.
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@bovidae said in Super Rugby News:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's focus could soon turn to a different World Cup as he considers switching to the All Blacks.
Ahem, that would be switching to rugby. NZR didn't promise an AB spot to SBW and he needed to prove himself first at NPC/Super rugby level. The same for RTS.
Thats an Aussie paper.
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@taniwharugby Is Douglas any good? I watched a few Northland games this season and can't say I noticed him, or noticed him standing out etc
