South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Ben Te’o is exploring his options in European rugby union — a move which could see him follow teammate Sam Burgess into the England World Cup set-up.

While the Rabbitohs were yesterday celebrating the signing of Penrith prop Tim Grant for next season, it emerged Te’o was weighing up whether to follow Burgess in switching codes at the end of the year.

Burgess has already announced his plans to join Bath in the English premiership as he pursues a place in the England side at next year’s rugby union World Cup.

Te’o, who has an English passport through his mother, has an option in his contract with Souths, meaning he can either stay put or join Burgess in walking away at the end of this year.

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