Quote: William Eve "It'll be very interesting to see how his final year pans out at Souths. I wouldn't be surprised if he quits (or is sent packing by Souths) earlier than planned. I wouldn't even be surprised if he's gone before the NRL season kicks off!
Huge loss to RL. It's a tough enough loss him playing down under in the NRL because his star quality was lost to Super League but at least there was the satisfaction of his international RL appearances. The switch to English Rugby Union goes way beyond any feeling of loss. Unfortunately, Rugby League as a sport is unable to provide him with the requisite big stage that his star quality merits.
Sad, but true.'"
Questions like what will become of his brothers need to be answered as well - will they be vilified along with their brother? Released alongside him? Will they follow him to Union or stay in league? Lots of questions to be answered ...
I'd be slightly more inclined to agree if both world cups were imminently incoming (that's not to say I think our international game can match unions) but it might be more of a case of - failed at one have a go at another?
Big loss, but as with everyone, no one player is bigger than the sport.