Marika Koroibete's transition from rugby league is set to be fast-tracked under a shrewd plan from Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to have the Melbourne Storm NRL grand final star included in the Barbarians side next month. Cheika had been scratching his head for ways to get the former Melbourne Storm try-scoring whiz started in rugby. Playing with the Baa-Baas under former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans would have huge benefits for Cheika's regeneration agenda. Minor premiers NSW Country (Nick Phipps and Latu) will likely be strengthened to face Melbourne (Sefa Naivalu and James Hanson) in Newcastle on Saturday. Koroibete had an exhausting year with the Storm so a post-grand final break is what his body needs more than anything.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 10, 2016 07:07 UTC