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Coach Eddie Jones, who had sought the one-time Queensland Origin player as a goal-kicking winger, conceded the ARU's stance would "make it all but impossible" to snare Schifcofske."You never say never, but it would make it very difficult," he said. "We'll just keep trying."
Earlier, Jones hinted at ARU favouritism after fellow Super 14 club Western Force last week signed Roosters centre Ryan Cross to a contract which was topped up by the ARU.
"When the Force signed Ryan Cross that was a decided step from the ARU to help the Force get stronger," he told AAP. "I think it's the ARU's responsibility to help the provinces to field strong sides. The stronger we are the better it is for Australian rugby."