Dual sport star Heamasi Makasini says a move to rugby union in 2027 is still on the table as the teen sensation prepares for his second NRL game this weekend.

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Following an outstanding pre-season, coach Benji Marshall just couldn’t resist picking the talented young gun in his backline for the Tigers’ season opener against North Queensland on Saturday.

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Makasini was on the outside looking in of Marshall’s starting side heading into the pre-season, but after four tries in two trials, including a freakish effort against Penrith, the Tigers coach had no choice.

Speaking to foxsports.com.au in February, Makasini, who has starred at Australian schoolboys level in the 15-man code, said that at the moment his “heart’s with rugby league”.

However, the 19-year-old isn’t certain where his future lies.

Heamasi Makasini scores an epic try in the Pre-Season Challenge.Source: Getty Images

Given he’s a free agent at the end of 2027, he’ll be able negotiate with rival NRL teams and rugby union clubs domestically and internationally are sure to be interested too.

Makasini told Code Sports that there’s a lot he wants to achieve in rugby league first but he’s open to a switch.

“100 per cent it’s (union) an option,” Makasini said.

“Playing union more than league throughout that (contract) season, my heart, my mind was leaning towards union but then I was just thinking about the Tigers, they were building special things and I just wanted to be a part of it.

“I made the right decision because the club is heading the right way. They just brought me on to bigger and better things and Benji is doing magnificent work.”

While there is a lot to play out, if Makasini does switch codes to rugby union, he’d be the latest in a list of NRL players to do so, a list that includes Mark Nawaqanitawase, Zac Lomax and Angus Crichton, all of whom are set to cross over at season’s end.