Parramatta second-rower Isaiah Papali'i has refused to confirm where he will play in 2022 amid speculation he could back out of his three-year deal with the Wests Tigers.The reigning Dally M second-rower of the year, Papali'i signed a contract in November to join the Tigers from 2023 but did so on the understanding he would be reuniting with his coach at international level, Michael Maguire.Maguire has since been sacked from his post as head coach of the Tigers, who are on the bottom of the ladder.Reports emerged this week that Papali'i was now reconsidering his move to the struggling club.Eels coach Brad Arthur revealed at his captain's run this week that the club would have the space to retain the New Zealand international if he chose to stay put.After the Eels' defeat of the Warriors on Friday night, Papali'i would not confirm he would be at the Tigers next season, but nor did he pledge his future to Parramatta."That's not my focus at the moment," he said.
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