{"id":215937,"date":"2026-01-04T06:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T06:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/215937\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T06:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T06:27:08","slug":"off-season-central-roosters-leaving-salary-cap-space-for-joey-manu-and-joseph-suaalii-will-they-return-rugby-league-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/215937\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-season central, Roosters leaving salary cap space for Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii, will they return, rugby league news"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Roosters are leaving the door open for a potential reunion with star outside backs Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii.<\/p>\n

Manu and Suaalii have left the club to pursue opportunities in rugby union but the Roosters believe there\u2019s a chance they\u2019ll be able to lure one or both players back at some stage.<\/p>\n

According to The Sporting News, the Roosters are leaving salary cap space open if the opportunity to sign Manu and Suaalii becomes available. <\/p>\n

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Suaalii\u2019s deal with Rugby Australia goes through until the end of 2027 but there is a player option which could be extended until 2029. <\/p>\n

Manu recently inked a deal with French Top 14 club Racing 92 until the end of 2027. <\/p>\n

Of the two, whispers suggest that Manu is the most likely to return.<\/p>\n

Roosters winger and union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase will return to the 15-man code in 2027 ahead of a home World Cup but following that tournament, the club are keen for the 2025 Ken Irvine Medallist to return to the Chooks.<\/p>\n

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