An awkward period for Brandon Smith - as the Kiwis hooker awaits likely confirmation of his early-than-expected move from the Roosters to the Rabbitohs

Reports across the Tasman suggest the 2020 NRL Premiership winner's planned shift ahead of next season is set to be expedited to the middle of the current campaign.

It's believed the two foundation clubs out of Sydney are squabbling over the transfer fee .

Smith's told The Bye Round podcast that - in the meantime - it's going to be hard to go into training with the Roosters.



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