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The NRL has refused to help South Sydney or any club lure Lote Tuqiri back to league - strengthening the Australian Rugby Union's position in retaining the Wallabies winger.
Rabbitohs co-owner Peter Holmes a Court and Tuqiri's advisor Les Ross met NRL chief executive David Gallop to discuss ways to help bring the former Brisbane Bronco back to the game.
Tuqiri comes off contract after this year's rugby World Cup and has been shopping around NRL clubs. The ARU are expected to offer A$2.4 million over three years.
