Seta Tamanivalu has fielded calls from Chiefs coach‑in‑waiting Colin Cooper about a move back to Hamilton, but the Crusaders might want to have something to say about that.
Tamanivalu, who is expected to start on the Crusaders' left wing for their Super Rugby semifinal match against the Chiefs on Saturday night, has yet to announce whether he will extend his one‑year stay in Christchurch, return to the Chiefs side he represented in the 2015‑16 seasons or accept an offer from an overseas club.
Cooper, who replaces departing Chiefs coach Dave Rennie next year, has coached Tamanivalu at Taranaki and knows how he rolls.
Three‑test All Black Tamanivalu confirmed Cooper had spoken to him on the phone, saying the conversations were amicable.
Tamanivalu who is Crusaders' top offloader this year, says he will have to focus on the game this week as the Crusaders prepare for the Chiefs who they beat in Fiji in May.
The Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 7.35pm Saturday while the Lions will host the Hurricanes at 12.30am Sunday.
