Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton is expected to meet with his manager this weekend to determine his playing future, with rugby union emerging as a serious contender for his signature.
Crichton, one of the NRL’s in-form back-rowers this season, is off contract and weighing up whether to remain in rugby league or pursue a high-profile return to the 15-a-side code. Rugby union officials — including representatives from Rugby Australia — are understood to be monitoring the situation closely as they look to bolster their stocks ahead of upcoming international campaigns.
The Roosters have made clear their desire to retain the 28-year-old, who has rediscovered some of the best form of his career. However, rugby union’s interest comes with the potential for a multi-year deal and the lure of representing Australia on the world stage.
Crichton’s meeting with his management shapes as a pivotal moment in what has quickly become one of the major contract storylines of the season. A decision is expected to follow in the coming weeks as both codes await clarity on where the representative forward will play his next chapter.
