"Go where your heart is." With those five words Australia coach Mal Meninga gave Josh Papalii his blessing to play for Samoa at the upcoming World Cup.
It was a similar sentiment for NSW Blues Jarome Luai and Brian To'o, who are set to join Papalii in blue and white in England at the end of the year.
Meninga traditionally felt State of Origin should be a stepping stone to the Kangaroos, but he's softened his stance to "move with the times" and rugby league's changing demographic.