Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters and selector Andrew Johns haven't ruled put a line through Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia despite news he will return to rugby union.

The Roosters flyer is a big chance to become a cross-code international as selection looms for the Ashes tour next month, but there's been division over whether he should be in the green and gold.

Nawaqanitwase will still be at the Roosters next year but wants to play in the 2027 Rugby World Cup and plans to ditch rugby league at the end of next NRL season.

New coach Walters confirmed he doesn't have an issue picking the star winger.

"It doesn't change what happens at the end of this year, certainly not. He's still in contention," he said on Triple M's The Coaches.

"His form all season has been something that's c

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