Former Australia winger Nick Cummins may be set to return to Super Rugby in 2015 despite being contracted to Japanese side Coca Cola West Red Sparks.

Cummins, a cult hero for his wild hair and machine-gun one-liners, was released from the Western Force and his national contract in July on "compassionate grounds", allowing him to play in Japan and potentially earn more money to care for his sick family members.

The man who nicknamed himself the 'Honey Badger' said a move home was "on the cards".

"It comes down to an agreement with my Japanese club and what they are going to say; if it's something that can be in the best interests of Coca Cola and myself," News Ltd quoted the 26-year-old as saying.