THE manager of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has emphatically denied reports out of New Zealand that the superstar is set for a shock code switch and it’s music to the ears of his NRL suitors.

While Radio New Zealand reports the fullback will sign a deal with New Zealand Super Rugby franchise the Auckland Blues, his manager Bruce Sharrock has dismissed it to the NZ Herald as nothing more than “total speculation and absolutely baseless”.

If the man known as RTS is in fact still on the open market, foxsports.com.au has learnt the Wests Tigers are prepared to launch a bid to sign the New Zealand international.

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While the fullback is no certainty to stay in the NRL having previously attracted the interest of Super Rugby, should he wish to remain in the 13-man game, the Tigers are ready to pounce.

While Tui Lolohea will start the year in the No.1 as James Tedesco’s replacement, Tuivasa-Sheck’s running game is a major draw for the joint venture but they aren’t alone in their interest.

South Sydney are also understood to be keeping close watch of his movements.

With Greg Inglis likely to finish his career in the centres and Alex Johnston still earning his stripes as a fullback, the Bunnies are keeping an open mind.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors with a pass. Source: Getty Images

The Warriors are also hopeful of keeping him.

“We’ve been engaging with Roger and his management for some time and that continued up until yesterday and still continues this morning,” Warriors CEO Cameron George told Radio Sport

“Roger’s a very big part of our club and we see him as a very big part of our future, as I’ve previously stated.”

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Should he stay in the NRL, Tuivasa-Sheck is likely to become the game’s next $1 million man.

After leaving the Roosters with a premiership to his name in 2015, the man known as RTS signed a three-year-deal with the Warriors worth $850,000 a season.

At 24 and with plenty of suitors, that price will only rise.

If money is a contributing factor, the NRL has the edge on their cross code rivals.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors celebrates with his team after scoring a try. Source: Getty Images

For the No.1 to secure a payday in rugby, the NZR would need to provide a top up.

Due to the structure of the Super Rugby, Tuivasa-Sheck couldn’t earn more than $200,000 a season without the assistants of the NZR.

Still, should playing for the All Blacks mean more than money, a move in 2019 would give the young star 12 months to push his case for a start with the All Blacks in the World Cup.

Foxsports.com.au contacted Tuivasa-Sheck’s manager earlier this week and while he declined to discuss his client’s future, he did confirm there was no time limit on making any decisions.