Overview

• Roosters coach Trent Robinson said contract discussions will wait until after the finals, adding he wants Mark Nawaqanitawase to stay long term.
• Nawaqanitawase finished the regular season as the NRL’s leading try-scorer with 23 in 22 games during his first full year in league.
• He remains under contract through next year and can begin formal negotiations with rival NRL clubs and other codes from November 1.
• Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said Rugby Australia has monitored his form and would consider a return, while noting strong current wing options.
• Nawaqanitawase said he is keen on Kangaroos selection for the end-of-year tour to the UK and acknowledged a difficult decision looms after the season.