That is the verdict of Wales coach Mike Ruddock and defence expert Clive Griffiths, who broke off preparations for the opening Test against Argentina in Tucuman on Saturday to speak about Harris decision.

Harris has served notice of his decision to invoke a clause in his complex contract with the Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff Blues to switch back to the 13-a-side code with either Bradford Bulls or Leeds Rhinos.

It is understood family reasons are among the strongest reasons for Harris switch almost three years after he signed for Cardiff and the Welsh Rugby Union.

The news came as no surprise to Ruddock or Griffiths.

Griffiths first had the player under his wing when Harris arrived at Warrington rugby league club as a 15-year-old and knows the 27-year-old better than anyone in Welsh rugby.

Rugby league has been in Iestyns blood since he was knee high, but once he had signed for rugby union in Wales, there was always the clause in his contract that said he would return to league, said Griffiths.

He has had a look at union and fulfilled a childhood dream to play union for Wales. Iestyn had also wanted to play for the British Lions in league and union.

"He did it in league before coming to Wales, but the fact that he has now foregone the ultimate dream to get on that British Lions tour next summer shows he is determined to make a second go of it in league."

Ruddock echoes Griffiths thoughts, stating, We are not surprised, but we are disappointed by Iestyns decision. That said we wish Iestyn well  there are no hard feelings and good luck to him.

I had a quick chat to Iestyn a while back and he seemed to indicate to me that he would be trying for a British Lions spot. Obviously something convinced him not to try for that. Whatever it is we respect it and we wish him well.

We dont like to lose any quality player, particularly someone like Iestyn who has worked hard at his game in the last few years.