Code Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\nSouths would have to find room in their salary cap to accommodate Walker however, with his Australian teammate Jack Bostock also in their sights.<\/p>\n
One option could be to let Latrell Mitchell leave amid interest from Perth Bears.<\/p>\n
The club would also need to fend off interest from NRL rivals including the PNG Chiefs, as well as the Wallabies.<\/p>\n
Last week Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh opened the door to Walker and another other NRL stars when asked about acquiring the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been consistent on this, about creating an environment where we want players, as many great players as we can, coming into rugby,\u201d Waugh said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019ve said it a million times, the door\u2019s open for athletes who want to achieve something great.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s one that\u2019s obviously achieved great things in rugby league.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith his skill set, he\u2019s got the capability to play both codes at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is believed Walker\u2019s preference is to see out his final 12 months with the Roosters.<\/p>\n
However the Bondi club will not stand in his way and will even pay a part of his contract to get him to leave, though that offer is unlikely to be extended to the Souths rivals.<\/p>\n
His manager Clinton Schifcofske also opened the door to a switch to rugby union amid reported interest from the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby.<\/p>\n
\u201cSam would look at the opportunity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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