Queensland and St George Illawarra Dragons outside back Valentine Holmes is set to represent the Cook Islands at next year's World Cup.
Holmes' decision follows a trend of NRL stars opting to represent Pacific nations, including Payne Haas and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow who chose to represent Samoa in the Pacific Championship.
The Cook Islands' qualification for the World Cup is not guaranteed, with a qualifier against South Africa scheduled for next month.
Holmes' involvement would be a huge coup for the Aitu.
Author's summary: NRL star Valentine Holmes to represent Cook Islands.