Warriors superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to quit rugby league and jump codes

[Freakzilla]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...y/news-story/0d2b4293c84d579fbe92667561309205

Warriors superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is reportedly set to quit rugby league and jump codes to fulfil a dream of representing the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup.

The Daily Telegraph says the fleet-footed New Zealand international will play the 2021 NRL season and then end his contract prematurely to join professional rugby, most likely with the Auckland Blues.

The report says the 27-year-old has been in discussions with New Zealand Rugby for several months and Tuivasa-Sheck is on the verge of agreeing to a code switch.

The Warriors have said they won’t stand in their captain’s way if he wants to pursue his All Blacks dream.

The NRL club has, however, stated if he does return to rugby league he has to play for the Auckland-based side and not a rival team.

It means Tuivasa-Sheck will take a crack at representing his beloved All Blacks at the 2023 World Cup.

Tuivasa-Sheck began his NRL career as a gun winger at the Roosters, with whom he won the 2013 grand final before joining the Warriors in 2016.

In 2018 he won the Dally M Medal and he is considered among the best players in the competition, not just one of the best fullbacks.

Tuivasa-Sheck has captained the Warriors through some tough times, none more so than last year’s relocation to Australia to get the competition restarted in the face of the COVID outbreak.

 

[Moedogg]

He has kind of regressed since he went to the warriors. He did take out the Dally M but I think his game would have gone to another level had he remained in star sided like the roosters instead of carrying the warriors team.

 

[Heckler]

Bring him over please.

 

[craigo]

Warriors will chase dwz to replace him. Heard it first here.

 

[Freakzilla]

Warriors will chase dwz to replace him. Heard it first here.

That's like replacing Cooper Cronk with Lachlan Lewis.

 

[sillymaddog]

That's like replacing Cooper Cronk with Lachlan Lewis.

So an upgrade then

 

[Roll the Bones]

Sorry, but I think the word 'Superstar' might be a bit much. I more-so think 'sometimes he's ok, sometimes he's even pretty good', would be more fitting description. My interest level in RL players wanting to go to union is even lower than my interest level in seeing whether Bay City Rollers might reform one day.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Warriors will chase dwz to replace him. Heard it first here.

I reckon they will get Matt Dufty or Matt Moylon

 

[True Blue]

I sincerely doubt that he will go......The All Blacks already have 2-3 very good proven FB's and I think that it would take a little work in Super Rugby to even get selected in their World Cup squad......If it is true he is being badly advised.......

 

[The DoggFather]

He wishes he will make the All Blacks....

 

[Haddaway]

He won't be trying to play full back for the ABs, he will play midfield.

 

[Haddaway]

He wishes he will make the All Blacks....

He'll make it bro. He was equally good at Rugby as he is League. Played both, played NZ schoolboys at the lower age group and played for the Blues development team or trial team. Might have even been the Blues.

He won't be trying to play FB, he'll go for a midfield spot, imo.

 

[The DoggFather]

He'll make it bro. He was equally good at Rugby as he is League. Played both, played NZ schoolboys at the lower age group and played for the Blues development team or trial team. Might have even been the Blues.

He won't be trying to play FB, he'll go for a midfield spot, imo.

Well I hope he does, I love humble players but I just don't like how everyone thinks they are a walk up for the AB's

 

[Haddaway]

Well I hope he does, I love humble players but I just don't like how everyone thinks they are a walk up for the AB's

Yeah he wont stroll in, lot of talent to chose from for the ABs. I back him to make it though.

100 percent, unless he has some hidden kicking game, he won't be playing FB.

 

[B-Train]

This doesn't surprise me as he's wanted out from the Warriors for a while. His form has slipped over the years but I think part of that is how bad the team has been and RTS losing motivation. He still has the talent. Maybe a switch in codes works for him. Good luck to him.

I'm sure the Warriors will gladly take the cap space back but they'll have trouble signing players and not overpaying for them.

 

[Wahesh]

He wishes he will make the All Blacks....

I reckon the actual All Blacks players will be burning that someone playing Rugby League can just come in and take away that opportunity from someone else who's played Rugby their entire life. This is almost as bad as Jamie Lyon coming back from England and walking straight into a NSW Origin jersey!

 

[TwinTurbo]

I reckon the actual All Blacks players will be burning that someone playing Rugby League can just come in and take away that opportunity from someone else who's played Rugby their entire life. This is almost as bad as Jamie Lyon coming back from England and walking straight into a NSW Origin jersey!

RTS is well known in NZ Rugby, they were mightily pissed when he went to league, so it will make their day if he comes back to rugby. Similar to SBW, but even more so. He's not sounding out NZ Rugby, NZ Rugby are sounding him out.

Go Dogs

 

[KambahOne]

Well it's obviously not about the money as Yawnion is broke on both sides of the Tasman. But he's certainly no shoe in for a spot.

 

[Spoonman84]

Browny will love this because it tacks a few more years onto his "rebuild" and he has a ready made excuse for the spoons he loves picking up.

 

[Family Guy]

Warriors will chase dwz to replace him. Heard it first here.

Mate I dont know if you're joking or not but I hope to god you're right. He was the NZ fullback at one point and Browny did sign the dud Montoya so anything is possible. It would be a gift if we can get him off our books early