The Robbie Farah jibe that led to the rift with Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor

WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: We can’t tell you when the feud between Robbie Farah and Jason Taylor will end — but we can reveal when it began.

WE can’t tell you when the feud between Robbie FarahandJason Taylorwill end — but we can reveal when it began.

As the fight between the Wests Tigers legend and current coach continues with Farah last week speaking to three Sydney-based NRL clubs, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal rugby league’s most destructive split began back in October, 2014 when Taylor declared his skipper “selfish’’ for refusing a request to knock back an Australian Test jersey and train with the Tigers.

Farah has been the loser as his relationship with Taylor broke down.

Sources close to the pair claim the high-profile duo fell out when Farah opted to put his country before his club and take up a rare chance to wear the green and gold No. 9 jersey owned by Cameron Smith.

Farah considered snubbing the Roos at the request of his new coach but decided not to after seeking advice from family and friends. We have been told Taylor called Farah “selfish’’ and the wily hooker replied by saying “well, that is a decision you have never had to make’’ referring to the former Wests, Norths, Northern Eagles and Eels player’s lean representative career which consisted of just two games for NSW and three for City.

Farah has received serious interest from South Sydney, St George Illawarra and Parramatta, but none has tabled a formal offer.

The chance to represent Australia was too good to miss for Farah.

MEANWHILE, leading player manager Isaac Moses is pushing hard to get Todd Payten to replace Taylor.

Moses manages the Tigers’ star halves Luke BrooksandMitchell Moses and has told officials the duo stand a better chance of staying at the club long term if Payten, currently NYC coach at the Cowboys, snatches the reins.