But, Manu confirms, his Sydney spokesman - Robinson - is spot on. Speculation he may be back for the Chooks in the NRL later this season, or even next year, is off the mark. Manu is staying in rugby for at least another year - probably longer - and after enjoying his stint so far in the 15-man game, Manu’s boyhood dream of becoming an All Black has only strengthened. And the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia flashes like a beacon on the horizon. “I’m sticking in rugby,” Manu said. “Like I have said, I hope to play for the All Blacks. That’s a dream and the World Cup would be nice. But all I can say is I’ll be in rugby for this year and next year, and I just want to see how each year goes.