Test star and Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita eyes rugby union switch

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BARNSTORMING Cronulla, NSW and Australian prop Andrew Fifita has dropped a bombshell just 47 days out from the start of the NRL season by revealing he's weighing up a potential switch to rugby.

The 2013 Dally M Prop of the Year, an integral part of the Kangaroos' World Cup triumph in England, is contracted to the Sharks for 2014 - but he admits the ARU's interest, led by Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie, is proving attractive.

"[McKenzie] asked me if I wanted to chase another dream pretty much and it always has been a dream of mine to play first grade rugby - I grew up playing rugby," Fifita, 24, told The Daily Telegraph.

"I've accomplished almost everything rugby league has to offer and he said, 'This is an option - don't consider it if your heart's not in it.'

"Being told by the Australian coach that you could have the opportunity to play with the Wallabies is a big rock just landing on you… several [rugby] clubs are talking saying they need a good number eight and I could fill in that position."

Arguably the most athletic front-rower in the NRL, the Sharks superstar could prove a revelation at the back of the scrum in the 15-man code.

The giant enforcer, however, insists his first preference is to remain at Cronulla - and, whichever option he chooses, he aims to sign a new deal by early March.

"I'd love to be at the Sharks and my number one priority is to stay here but I'm looking to sign something by round one," Fifita said.

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"I've accomplished almost everything rugby league has to offer and he said,

Almost choked on that comment.. he does know he plays for the Sharks doesn't he