Nelson Asofa-Solomona had his late father’s blessing to jump ship and play with the Wallabies, but his love for Melbourne will keep him in the NRL and away from rugby union's clutches until the end of 2027.
"I was seriously having a look at rugby," he admitted."I felt like I've given a lot to rugby league and I thought I was a good chance to go to rugby.
"Before my dad passed away, he said to me 'I just want you to be happy, I don't mind if you play for the Wallabies'.Melbourne forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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