Cronulla have declared they would welcome back fallen premiership hero Ben Barba with open arms should he seek an NRL return.
Despite boasting a plethora of fullback options in Valentine Holmes, Matt Moylan and Josh Dugan, Sharks coach Shane Flanagan says he would one day like to see Barba back in the black, white and blue.
The 28-year-old looked electric in the English Super League season opener for St Helens last weekend, scoring two tries and having a hand in another four.
After being suspended for 12 games for his second drug strike in late 2016, Barba had an unfruitful stint in French Rugby before signing with St Helens until the end of 2019.
Following his man-of-the-match display against Castleford, Barba said he desired to one day return to the NRL.