Joseph Manu has admitted the desire to test himself in a new sport and environment was a primary motivator for him to leave the Sydney Roosters for rugby union.
The 28-year-old, who announced in April his departure from the Roosters at the end of this season, told Sporting News’ Ebbs and Flows podcast believes he has achieved all he can at the Tricolours and feels the time is right to try his hand at rugby union, the sport he played as a youngster.