Bradford Bulls winger Jamie Foster has confirmed that other clubs are interested in acquiring his services, but they are from the other code.
The 22-year-old, who can also play full-back, has never played rugby union before, but believes he could do a job in the 15-man code.
“The main interest I’ve had is from the other code,” Foster told the Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
“Rugby league is where my heart is but rugby union is where the salaries are – and that’s the truth.
“I’ve been kicking goals with a conversion rate of over 80 per cent for the last four years and maybe, with the balls they use in rugby union, I could improve on that further to maybe 90 per cent.
“Stephen Myler moved from rugby league and has done well at Northampton and Kyle Eastmond has done it too.
“I’ve not played union before but I would play wing or full back and have started watching it more regularly.”
Foster is also unsure whether or not he would stay at Bradford if they are, as is expected, relegated at the end of the season.
“I think it would be tough,” he added.
“There are some lads who have played in some big games for some big teams and they’re only just approaching the peak of their career.
“If you’re one of the guys who have been there, done it and are just looking for a season to finish off, then you can understand them wanting to stay.
“But if you’re 23, 24 or 25 and have had a bit of interest, it’s going to be a case of playing Championship rugby or staying in Super League rugby with a better salary or switching codes.”
Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/483900/Weir-kicks-Scotland-to-victory
Bradford back tempted by union salaries
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