I think he could be solid in the NRL. He had a great game in the WCC, think he did well for England against NZ. I've never thought he struggled in defence.
He would probably be on the small side and his injuries might be a concern but playing for a bad team is often a bigger problem for guys who go over there IMO.
It continues to be frustrating having half our best players on the verge of leaving every season. I was jaded at the end of 2018 with Wane, Tomkins and Bateman leaving. I'm starting to like the current team and we could be losing Gildart, Hastings and French.