Sam Walker has recently made a significant choice concerning his international rugby league affiliation.
On NRL 360, Pete Badel disclosed that there had been a covert approach aimed at persuading Walker to abandon his hopes of being selected for the Kangaroos team.
Badel indicated that Ben McDermott, the newly appointed coach for the England side, reached out to the Roosters standout.
Walker, currently in his sixth season with the NRL, was born in Leeds but moved to Australia with his parents, Ben and Kylie, when he was less than a year old.
"I'm told he won't be going to the Poms," said Badel, noting that Ben playfully remarked to Code Sports that he would kick Walker out of their home if he chose to represent England.
"They just rang him out of the blue to make an inquiry, but that was only a few weeks ago," Ben shared with Code Sports.
"Sam was born in England when I was playing at Leeds, so I guess he is eligible. But otherwise, we don't have any family history there."
"He would be kicked out of the house if he chose the Poms. My father would disown him ... the old man 'Gaz' (Garry) is the proudest Aussie you have ever come across."
"Sam's allegiance is to Australia, and he would love to play for Australia."