Jackson Hastings talks about possible NRL future

Jackson Hastings has played seven games for Wigan

The halfback, who is seven games into his Wigan career, says he would "definitely" take the chance if the right club was interested in him.

In a wide-ranging interview with Fox League, the 24-year-old said: "I've got a two year deal with Wigan, it's well publicised there's a get-out clause if an NRL club does come in.

"The big thing for me is going to a club where I'm going to help them and they're going to help me, as opposed to going back for the sake of it.

"I don't want to go back and be a role player. My maturity as a rugby league player, I'm way better than I was, if the opportunity does arise and it's the right club I'd definitely take it, I think."

Hastings revived his career with Salford, landing the Steve Prescott Man of Steel last year, having split from Manly. He previously played for Sydney Roosters.

"It's definitely something I want to do, the NRL is the pinnacle," said Hastings, who says he intends to honour his marquee deal with the Warriors.

"It's a competition I didn't get to prove myself in, no one saw the best of Jackson Hastings, whereas over here they have."

Hastings has been given permission to return to Australia during the coronavirus crisis but has decided to stay for the time being, saying he didn't want to potentially risk unknowingly passing the disease to his family.