Wigan: Victor Radley wants the State of Origin eligibility rules changed, but emphasised he has no regrets over defecting to England for the World Cup.
Sydney-raised Radley stunned the rugby league world this year when he pledged his allegiance to the birth country of his father Nigel.
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Radley was selected in the Blues squad for game two this year but no longer qualifies to play Origin because England is a tier one nation.
England will play in the semi-final on Sunday AEDT against a Samoan side that boasts seven players with Origin experience.
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New Zealand and England are the only countries which strips a player of their Origin eligibility if they play a Test.
Radley was asked if he’d like to see the rule scrapped, which would open the door for the 24-year-old to make his NSW debut.
“Yeah in a perfect world, I would,” Radley told foxsports.com.au.
“But that’s not my decision. I’ve made my decision to play for England and I’m never going to be one to complain.
“I knew what I was doing and if that changes happy days but if it doesn’t, I’m going to get on with it.”
Radley revealed he was flooded with nerves when boarding his flight from Australia to England, but said it now feels like home.
“I got on the flight and all of a sudden I got nervous, I was by myself and for some reason I got these nerves,”
“As soon as I landed I went and met my mates. Then I did a training session and (England fullback) Sam Tomkins grabbed me and we went for a pint.
“We had a big night out and from that moment I knew I made the right decision… within two pints those nerves went away and I’ve loved it ever since.
“I’m really lucky to have a lot of friends and family here. Everyones been reaching out and making sure I’m okay and invited me to come here or there.
“It feels like home, it really does.”
Radley hasn’t taken a backward step for England and has played a pivotal role in the host nation’s unbeaten run.
A fairytale final against Australia – who meet New Zealand in their semi – at Old Trafford looms but Radley said he’s trying to stay focused on Samoa.
“I’ve kind of tried to stay in tunnel vision with Samoa,” he said.
“Over the last few years I’ve learnt a lot of different people and I don’t really want to start talking about that yet, to tell you the truth.
“I want to make sure I’m focusing on Samoa, I want to make sure I’m in the moment. I want to make sure I’m worried about today.
“Let’s talk about it next week.”
