It's never going to happen. He has the same manager who leaks Tahs rumours for every league player who goes off-contract.
Eh? I mean there are good signs.
- He signed with Roosters over Souths for 650k less just because Souths didn't allow a get-out clause
- He chose Samoa over Kangaroos and stated the opportunity to represent
Australia wasn't closed. Specifically didn't say Kangaroos.
- House purchase in Eastern Sydney...
- Tedesco is urging Roosters to re-sign him before current contract is over, Roosters will want to keep Joey Manu too, both would command nearly 1 million and Suaalii doesn't really fit in there unless he plays wing? or centre? Rugby Australia could offer him more and fullback.
- Lions tour in 2025 and home RWC 2 years later is enticing.
- He had the opportunity to come to rugby for 2023 but could Rugby Australia offer with no Super Rugby deal or private equity deal signed? We now have the Super Rugby deal signed and likely private equity soon. Rugby Australia could table a more secure offer now.
- FWIW I don't think he or his manager has actually leaked any rumours to rugby, it's all people like me or journos stating rugby wants him.