Nathan Cleary one of six NRL stars ‘keen’ on making shock career switch

NRL talent drain: Six stars ‘keen’ on shock code switch

Cleary, Mitchell, Luai, Tedesco, Wighton and Papalii being linked with shock switch

Six of the NRL's biggest stars are reportedly considering making a shock switch to rugby union. According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell, Jarome Luai, James Tedesco, Jack Wighton and Josh Papalii are all "keen" on joining the rival code. The report claims that the players are unhappy with the NRL's current salary cap and player welfare policies. They are also said to be attracted by the prospect of playing in a more structured and disciplined environment. If the six players do make the switch, it would be a major blow to the NRL. Cleary, Mitchell, Luai, Tedesco, Wighton and Papalii are all considered to be among the best players in the game. They have all played a key role in their respective teams' success in recent years. The NRL has already lost a number of high-profile players to rugby union in recent years, including Sonny Bill Williams, Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi. The loss of six more stars would be a major setback for the code. It is unclear at this stage whether the six players will actually make the switch to rugby union. However, the report suggests that they are all open to the possibility. If they do make the move, it would be a major coup for rugby union. It would also be a significant blow to the NRL.