NRL star Josh Morris to reunite with twin brother Brett at the Roosters

AAP news.com.au

Morris has requested a release from the final year of his contract with the Sharks to end his playing career alongside twin brother Brett.

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Cronulla previously blocked the potential exit with coach John Morris reluctant on letting their 33-year-old backline utility walk away given the club’s current injury crisis in their backline.

There were multiple suggestions the former Kangaroos and NSW State of Origin centre would only be granted a release once the Sharks’ injured players returned.

However, The Daily Telegraph reports Morris will be free to sign with the Roosters after Cronulla’s season-opener against South Sydney on Saturday. A $75,000 transfer is believed to be included, which will help alleviate the Sharks’ well-publicised salary cap issues.

There have also been reports raising the possibility of a player-swap, or a loan, involving promising Roosters forward Poasa Faamausili.

The development comes after Cronulla rushed to re-sign Jesse Ramien from Newcastle late last year, prompting Morris to consider his time in the Shire.

Injuries to Matt Moylan (calf) and Josh Dugan (knee) will force Cronulla to field a vastly inexperienced back five against the Rabbitohs at Kogarah.

Rising star Bronson Xerri (shoulder) is in doubt while Will Kennedy likely to be named at fullback when the round one squads are released on Tuesday afternoon.

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