However, the talented back will play for the Wallabies in union and he has been backed to be better than the likes of former NRL stars Brad Thorn, Sonny Bill Williams and Israel Folau.

BENJI Marshall will become the latest league player to make the switch to rugby union when he joins the Auckland Blues in 2014. The Wests Tigers star has spoken about his desire to represent his ...

AFTER losing in Brisbane the Melbourne Rebels must pull off a tough assignment in New Zealand. But the coach says the inclusion of two big names will only make a difference if his side lifts.