Roosters star Angus Crichton is reportedly set to make a huge contract call in the coming weeks, with a cross-code switch on the cards for the gun back rower.
According to the SMH, Crichton has three options to decide between — stay at the Roosters, push to feature for the Wallabies in the 2027 World Cup or play rugby in Japan.
Tricolours powerbrokers are reportedly hopeful of extending the 29-year-old who is widely regarded as one of the best edge forwards in the game.
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Crichton recently featured for the Kangaroos in Australia’s Ashes whitewash, but will now sit down with his management to make a decision on his future.
He is reportedly leaning towards returning to the 15-man code, with franchises in the Japanese League One competition reportedly interested in his services.
Australian Super Rugby clubs have also reportedly reached out to Crichton’s management, having previously been linked with the Western Froce.
Crichton is also a valuable asset for Japanese clubs, having not played a rugby union Test match and therefore not being classified as a ‘category C’ player.
Players in that category are those who have played Test rugby for a country other than Japan, with only three allowed on the field at once.
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Crichton is no stranger to rugby union, having previously played Australian schoolboys after coming through in the 15-man code for Scots College.
The Japanese rugby season runs from December to May, meaning he could theoretically make the move once his NRL contract expires at the end of the 2026 season.
However, should he want to push for a World Cup spot with the Wallabies, his best chance could be to remain on Australian soil and feature for a Super Rugby side in 2027.