Aussies battling to keep Petaia

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Australian utility back Jordan Petaia is being chased by the country’s leading league clubs.

Reds flyer Petaia is out of contract at the end of this season and there are several NRL clubs who have expressed an interest in his services.

The NRL have already claimed a major coup with the Roosters signing and Waratahs flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Reds coach Les Kiss said: “Someone like Jordy’s important with who you want to retain. Keeping good rugby players is important in the game.

“Everything should be done in a sustainable way, but someone like Jordy is important to keep here. He’s super competitive, strong, big, powerful.”

host the British and Irish next year.

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