Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is confident fullback Jordan Petaia won't be lost to the NRL and has called for greater protection off the ball for Super Rugby Pacific's playmakers.
Two-time World Cup centre Petaia, who is likely to return from a concussion off the bench to face Melbourne Rebels on Friday, is off contract and fielding interest from the rival code that's already swooped on Sydney Roosters-bound Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase.
