Former Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona says a code switch to rugby union is well and truly on the table as he plots out his next career move. <\/p>\n
Asofa-Solomona was granted a release from the final two years of his contract with the Storm to \u201cexplore new opportunities\u201d. <\/p>\n
The 29-year-old, who was earning $850,000 a season, played in 215 games and won two premierships with the Storm, but ill-discipline saw him fall out of favour with Craig Bellamy.<\/p>\n
Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n The hulking Kiwi front rower is preparing for this weekend\u2019s Pacific Championships opener with New Zealand hosting Samoa in Auckland on Sunday.<\/p>\n Ahead of that clash, Asofa-Solomona spoke on New Zealand radio to give some insight into what his playing future looks like. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m pretty blessed to have some options \u2026 I could not tell you what I\u2019m going to do,\u201d he told radio station Newstalk ZB.<\/p>\n \u201cI need to sit down, write things out, and make a sound decision, but I\u2019m not closing the door on league or rugby.\u201d<\/p>\n Asofa-Solomona admitted that breakway rugby union competition R360 have approached him, but like several other players in a similar boat, he\u2019s \u201cwaiting to see how that unfolds\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a long journey with the Storm since 2011. But it\u2019s time for something fresh, the next chapter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI have been approached by R360 and that\u2019s the option I\u2019m blessed with but what everyone is waiting for is to see how it unfolds \u2026 It\u2019s more of just a waiting game.<\/p>\n \u201cIt [rugby] is an option but then again I love the game of rugby league \u2013 it\u2019s so exciting \u2013 that\u2019s what I love about the game.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE GRAND FINAL NEWS<\/p>\n NSW, QLD CUP STARS: Broncos\u2019 succession plan and Latrell 2.0\u2019s switch<\/a><\/p>\n PAC CHAMPS TEAMS RD 1: Haas headlines star-studded Samoa side <\/a><\/p>\n