Jamie Heaslip says he would consider playing aborad after the 2011 Rugby World Cup, with a move to Super 15 franchise the Melbourne Rebels still veyr much a possibility.

Ireland’s star No 8 Jamie Heaslip has hinted that he might be interested in a move to Melbourne to play for the Rebels if such an offer came his way.

It’s highly unlikely that Heaslip would move to play in the Super 15 before the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand but it seems he could be tempted into a move after 2011.

“I’d like to play abroad at some stage,” the Grand Slam winning star is quoted as saying in the Irish Independent.

“I don’t know where but France might be interesting. Or some Super 15 stuff. I’d like a crack at that.

“I’d like to mix it up. I’d find it hard to play for another team in Ireland because I’m Leinster through and through.

“I want to experience things, go somewhere for a season.

“I’d be up for that.” he added.

Ireland will wrap up their Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Croke Park this weekend.

Live coverage of that game kicks off at 4am on ESPN HD.