It was reported on Wednesday that the 28-year-old Gagai was considering asking for an early exit from his deal, despite having two-and-a-half years left to run.

It was speculated that Gagai saw himself as a centre and was unhappy that James Roberts' arrival from Brisbane had pushed him onto the wing.

However, Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett said he had received assurances from Gagai that he wanted to stay and had not received an approach from his management.

"I have spoken to Dane this morning about reports in the media...," Bennett said.

"He has refuted the reports and has said he is very happy playing at the Rabbitohs.

"He has reiterated that his preferred position is centre, which he has said to me previously, however, he is happy to play on the wing, or in fact any position in which the team needs him to play.

"He is committed to the club, he loves playing here, and he has no intention of leaving the club over next few years as per his contract."

Gagai starred for the Maroons in last week's State of Origin win over NSW in which he scored two tries in a man-of-the-match effort.

He has scored 11 tries in 11 games for Queensland.