PNG Chiefs are set to make an audacious bid to sign a New Zealand All Blacks Test star.
Kiwi star Damian McKenzie has been linked with a move to the Chiefs as they prepare for their NRL debut in 2028.
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that PNG have approached McKenzie’s management about a one-year deal.
McKenzie has been a key player for the All Blacks over the years and currently plays for the Chiefs in rugby union, the very club the PNG Chiefs are battling over naming rights.
It has been reported that McKenzie could make the switch to rugby league for the 2028 campaign.
Sydney Morning Herald reported: “While the PNG Chiefs cannot formally negotiate with contracted NRL halves such as Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary until November 1, they made enquiries with McKenzie’s management, according to sources speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks.
“Whether McKenzie will seriously consider a switch to the NRL remains to be seen – it would appear to be an outside chance – but the approach is a pointed statement of intent from the expansion club amid the NRL’s escalating legal dispute with NZR.”
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