‘I've got a long time here': Dolphins star shuts down future code jump
The 25-year-old was floated as a potential sensation of the 15-man game last year by former England and Great Britain international Martin Offiah – whose career included stints in union with the Bedford Blues and London Wasps.
Farnworth is signed with the Dolphins until the end of 2026, the year before the Rugby World Cup takes place in Australia. A defection from the Englishman would set up an enthralling battle with NRL wunderkind-turned-Wallabies phenom Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
But ahead of Thursday night's clash with the Cowboys, before the Lions face the Wallabies on Saturday at Suncorp Stadium, Farnworth denied there had ever been any interest, nor approach, to make the change, as he pledged his allegiance to his current outfit.
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'Nothing really, like I've said before I'm still very happy at the Dolphins. I've still got this year and next year left, so I've got a long, long time here,' Farnworth said.
'I think we're going in a really positive way. We've got some great young players, so nothing has changed in that aspect.
'I try and keep in touch with them [the Lions] via socials, and obviously, I wish them the best of luck. I might even go to the game this weekend.
'But any Pommies in Brissie come down to the Dolphins game and see a fellow Pommy like myself, and hopefully help us get the two points.'
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