Joey Manu's focus is locked in on the Roosters ahead of his move to rugby union next year. Video via AAP.
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00:00 Yeah, I don't even know to be honest. I mean, I'm obviously next year at Rugby Union.
00:06 So that's not my main focus. I mean, I just want to focus on this season.
00:10 But then, yeah, I haven't really said I'm coming back.
00:14 So once I get over there, I'm playing Rugby Union.
00:16 And I'm just going to try my best at that.
00:18 And if I enjoy it, I'll keep doing the things that I want to do.
00:22 But yeah, that's the way I want to go.
00:25 Did you see this step in Japan, Joey, as an opportunity to sort of put yourself in the shot front window for the Super Rugby clubs in New Zealand?
00:32 To take that next step, potentially play for New Orleans?
00:35 No, I think it's just for a bit of experience and enjoying something different.
00:42 And also, there's some great coaches over there.
00:45 You see the ex-All Blacks and ex-All Black coaches and obviously Aaron Smith there.
00:51 So I just want to go learn, learn to play.
00:55 I'm not really focused on that. Just learn the sport again and get better at that.
00:59 Yeah, I'm a lot of excited. I was hoping that you'd probably back my round four next year.
01:04 What are you having to say about that, Joey?
01:06 Nah, I'm not too sure what I'll do.
01:10 But I've got a few more months around this year.
01:14 So I just want to make this year count.
01:16 I'm not focused on next year. I'm focused on now.
01:19 I really feel like we're building something good as a team.