Samu Kerevi Snubs $1m Offer

Kerevi will still be eligible for selection to the Wallabies but will remain in Japan, although he is to leave Suntory Sungoliath and join a rival team.

Thursday 23 February 2023 | 06:20

Staff Writer

Fijian-born Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi.

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has snubbed Rugby Australia’s attempts to sign him on a contract upwards of $1million (FJD $1.5).

According to The Roar website, Kerevi turned down the deal that could have seen him join any of the four Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams because RA only offered a one-year contract.

The report adds that Eddie Jones had a say in the offer and advised against a long-term deal after his experience with Manu Tuilagi and England, with the centre often unavailable due to injury.