St Helens prioritizes Tom Starling for a squad reshuffle ahead of Kevin Walters' 2027 arrival as head coach.
St Helens has made Canberra hooker Tom Starling its priority for a major squad reshuffle ahead of Kevin Walters' arrival as head coach in 2027, according to The i Paper.
Starling has reportedly begun discussions with Walters' Super League team, while Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker Sean O'Sullivan has already agreed to join under the incoming coach.
Manly had previously shown interest, with a player swap considered possible, but salary-cap constraints mean the Sea Eagles must create room or offer an equivalent player.
Manly believe Starling can still contribute at NRL level despite losing his starting role at Canberra.