Roosters prop De La Salle Va'a to chase NFL switch

Roosters prop De La Salle Va'a is set to chase a surprise switch to the NFL, seeking a 10-week release from the club to attend the league's International Player Pathway program. The towering young forward has already attracted interest from NFL teams, who have invited him to trials. Va'a remains contracted to the Roosters for another season and is hoping to return to the club if he doesn't earn a spot on an NFL roster.

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