JOSH HODGSON has a message for any Super League sides looking to tempt him back from the NRL: I am there to stay.
And there is one big reason why he cannot see himself moving back to England any time soon — new son George.
The former Hull KR hooker has established himself as one of the stars of the Australian competition as Canberra Raiders lie third.
And the only time you are likely to see Hodgson play again on home soil again is for England in the Four Nations.
Fatherhood has had a life-changing effect, with both Hodgson and partner Kirby Smith seeing their days being spent in Australia for a long time to come.
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Hodgson said: “I think we’ll stay. We’ve found a home away from home here and we’re really enjoying it.
“Planning further into the future, and life after rugby, we want to try and build a life here.”
Canberra have a great chance of lifting the NRL title, then Hodgson wants to help England see off Scotland, Australia and New Zealand in this Autumn’s Four Nations.
He was included in a meeting Down Under of England’s NRL-based talent as new coach Wayne Bennett introduced himself.
Hodgson, 26, said: “The Four Nations will be a great test for us.
“We had a great result against New Zealand last year. It’s an exciting time for England.”
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