Ben Te’o keeps an open mind on Ireland future

Leinster’s rugby league convert Ben Te’o is undecided as to whether he will remain in union beyond his current deal — and possibly strive to qualify for Ireland — or if he will be lured back by the 13-man code.

The former South Sydney Rabbitoh, who played alongside Bath’s Ben Sturgess in Australia, endured a difficult start to life in Dublin when he broke an arm 20 minutes into his provincial debut against Edinburgh in October.

It was January before he was back on the pitch, but his form has improved steadily since and he has bagged four tries in his last seven games as he comes to grips with the nuances of the other rugby code.