SOUTHS halfback Chris Sandow has killed off hopes the Rabbitohs may still retain him, declaring he has no intention to backflip on his move to Parramatta.
Despite mocking Sandow's $1.6 million four-year deal with the Eels during the week, the Bunnies insist they can still convince him to stay at Redfern before the contract can be registered on June 30.
And CEO Shane Richardson has urged salary cap auditor Ian Schubert to scrutinise the contract should they miss out.
But Sandow yesterday told The Daily Telegraph he has no intention of going back on his word. The 22-year-old expressed surprise at the Rabbitohs' stance, but insists it will not alter his decision.
"I'll be at Parra next year," Sandow said.
"We've already agreed. It's with my manager."
Asked whether he would go back on his word under any circumstances, Sandow, said: "No. I'm totally happy with my decision. You've just got to live with it."
The Cherbourg junior watched with a mix of surprise and frustration last week as the deal with Parramatta played out publicly with first, Richardson sniping the halfback had found "his Alan Bond" and then Russell Crowe claiming the deal was worth $550,000 a year.
Not surprisingly, Sandow is unwilling to comment.
But the little playmaker, who says the move is all about security for his three children, Stephen, 4, Amahni, five months, and Naiyah, three weeks, insists he wants to leave Redfern on a high.
"For sure. I'm still with Souths this year and I want to keep playing well," he said.
