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Roosters see Nawaqanitawase returning to the NRL in two years
Mark Nawaqanitawase is a star winger for the Sydney Roosters in Australia’s National Rugby League.
He is set to spend two years playing rugby union for Japan’s Saitama Wild Knights.
The Roosters say they expect him to return to league after that stint.
The club wants to pay him about $1 million a season as a winger, which would make him the game’s best-paid winger.
His management is also interested in him becoming a fullback when Roosters captain James Tedesco retires.
The Roosters say they would offer fullback-level pay if Nawaqanitawase develops into a top-level player in that position.
His role and pay will depend on what happens after he returns.
The Roosters believe Mark Nawaqanitawase will return to the NRL in two years after his rugby stint in Japan.
The club has discussed a return with the winger’s management.
The Roosters want him back as the best-paid winger in rugby league.
His management is interested in him playing fullback when James Tedesco retires.
The club says fullback-level pay could be available if Nawaqanitawase develops into a top-level No.1.
- Who
- Mark Nawaqanitawase, the Roosters and his management.
- What
- The Roosters expect Nawaqanitawase to return to the NRL in two years. Discussions have included his position and potential pay.
- When
- In two years, after his two-year rugby stint in Japan.
- Where
- The Roosters in the NRL; Nawaqanitawase is with Japan’s Saitama Wild Knights.
- Why
- The Roosters want him back and say he is worth more than any other winger.
Nawaqanitawase’s management
Sydney Roosters
Position
Nawaqanitawase’s management
His management is interested in him taking the fullback role when James Tedesco retires.
Sydney Roosters
The club’s view is that his best position is on the wing, though it has not ruled out him playing fullback.
Mark is the best winger in the world right now
We want him back, and we are confident he will come back.
It was really special to watch [him] change the way that wingers can play the game.
Positive talks between the Roosters and Nawaqanitawase’s management were reported.
Nawaqanitawase scored two tries in the Roosters’ 19-18 grand final win over the Knights.
Nawaqanitawase is expected to return to the NRL after his rugby stint in Japan.
- Japanese club
- Saitama Wild Knights
- Return
- In two years
- Potential position
- Fullback
- Roosters chairman
- Nick Politis
- Grand final score
- Roosters 19-18 Knights
Sources
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