Kiwi Test star Jordan Kahu says he’s not worried about his future in Brisbane

JORDAN Kahu says he isn’t worried about his future in Brisbane despite a spate of re-signings and admits he wants to try rugby union at some point of his career.

Jordan Kahu of the Broncos in action during training in Brisbane, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

JORDAN Kahu says he isn’t fearing for his future at Red Hill as Brisbane’s multi-million dollar retention drive puts pressure on the Broncos’ salary-cap position.

With the NRL finals just six weeks away, Kahu remains without a contract for next season, despite a fine 2017 campaign that has seen him emerge as Brisbane’s leading pointscorer with 146 from 17 games.

The Broncos have secured eight top-liners in the past four months, including Cronulla’s NSW Origin sensation Jack Bird, who will bolster Brisbane’s backline next season.

The likes of Josh McGuire, Andrew McCullough, Anthony Milford and Alex Glenn have also signed upgraded deals, raising concerns over how much money the Broncos have left in the salary cap to retain Kahu.

Kahu has been one of the Broncos most consistent players in recent years.

It is understood the Warriors are circling Kahu, with coach Stephen Kearney, a former Broncos assistant, a huge fan of the courageous utility he blooded in the Kiwi Test side two years ago.

But the Broncos are determined to keep Kahu, who has found the self-belief to succeed as an NRL player, overcoming two knee reconstructions to amass 59 games in the past three seasons.

“It’s not really nerve-racking at all,” Kahu said of being off-contract.

“I have been playing decent footy for a good three years now, free of serious injuries, so I am confident in my ability.

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“It’s been good for the club (retaining a host of stars). You can’t keep everyone, but they have managed to keep ‘Gillo’ (Matt Gillett), ‘Macca’ (McCullough), Alex (Glenn) and ‘Milly’ (Milford) as well.

“I know the contract stuff will happen and it pops up every few years.

“That’s why I pay my manager, he can sort all that out.

“We’ll see what happens, I’m letting my manager sort it out.”

The 26-year-old has found his niche at the Broncos but admits there is an itch he needs to scratch — playing rugby union.

The Broncos have a bevy of outside backs at their disposal.

Growing up in New Zealand, Kahu relished the 15-a-side code and played for Petone with his best mate Lima Sopoaga, who has kicked on with Super Rugby outfit the Highlanders.

Watching Sopoaga in full flight for Otago reminds Kahu of the good times he had in rugby.

“I will go back to union one day,” he said.

“Growing up as a union boy, it’s in my blood and I don’t think I’d ever be satisfied if I didn’t really go back and at least try.

“I love rugby, I watch it most weekends. Every big game I watch and a lot of boys I grew up with are playing at a high level so I enjoy supporting them as well.

“I don’t have to play it on a professional level. Even if it’s when I’m finished with league, I just want to go back and have a run around and make sure I can still play rugby.”

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