THE Brisbane Broncos look set to miss out on poaching one of the hottest young rugby prospects in Australia.

Izaia Perese, the 21-year-old who has been a regular Wallabies squad member since late 2016, had wanted to switch from Queensland Reds to the Broncos for next season.

Perese, who will certainly be in the mix for the Wallabies’ World Cup plans next year, has told close confidantes that he is keen to switch to the NRL instead.

But given he is contracted to the Reds until the end of 2019 it’s understood he will not get a release.

The Broncos did not want to comment.

media_camera Queensland Reds player Izaia Perese passes the ball during at training. Picture: AAP

Rugby Australia and the Reds say Perese has not made a formal request for a release.

However, it’s understood that a secret deal was being hatched by the Broncos to lure him to the rival code.

Rugby will be desperate to retain Perese.

The outside back has an abundance of talent, and while he has not yet played a Test for Australia it is only a matter of time.

Perese has been a star for the Reds and when fully fit is one of the most electrifying players in Super Rugby.

His talent was on display in the Brisbane Global Tens earlier this year before he sustained a knee injury.

media_camera Perese showed what he is capable of at the Rugby 10s. Picture: AAP

After recovering and making his way back into the Reds team, Perese sustained another knee injury and is facing a long stint on the sidelines.

Perese grew up playing union and league, and was a teammate of NRL sensation Kalyn Ponga in the undefeated 2014 Anglican Church Grammar School that won the Brisbane GPS rugby competition.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika picked Perese as a development player for the 2016 spring tour, and has lauded his prospects in the 15-man game.

Perese’s management did not return calls.

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