But he kicked expertly for touch yesterday when asked about his future.
The Highlanders left winger is coming off contract with the franchise at the end of the year and the big Fijian also has to think about his national aspirations.
So when asked what he is going to do next year, Osborne was temporarily lost for words.
''We're still talking. I'm still in negotiations. I'm still thinking about it. Playing the waiting game,'' Osborne said.
Offshore options were on the table, as was the choice to stay at home.
Also there is the chance to play for Fiji in the World Cup or stay here and hope all the cards fall and he gets a call into the black jersey.
Decisions, decisions.
He hoped to settle on an option in the next week or two.
It would be no surprise if Osborne left and went offshore, following his fellow winger Waisake Naholo, who is moving to France at the end of the season.
Osborne is 27, he has a young family, and there is a long queue of quality wingers in New Zealand rugby.
Osborne, though, is a contender for the black jersey.
Last year he trained with the side leading up to the Dunedin test, with coaches saying he was in the mix.
The man himself said the call-up to the All Blacks was a complete surprise.
''I thought it was one of the guys pulling my leg. I was just playing every game, trying to get better and then [All Black manager] Darren Shand rang me. When I got off the phone from him I rang Jamie [Joseph] and he confirmed it.''
Osborne trained with the national side in Dunedin but did not get a call-up and is now back working hard with the Highlanders.
Osborne grew up in Suva, originally coming from the island Vanuabalavu, and made it as far as the Fiji Warriors side, the team below the main Fijian side.
At university in Suva studying marine biology, Osborne was spotted by a Canterbury union official and joined the Canterbury academy in 2009.
He made his debut for Canterbury in 2010 and has had stints at the Crusaders in 2012 and the Chiefs in 2013.
He never saw a minute of play in 2012 for the Crusaders but had more success the following year as the Chiefs won the title.
But the Highlanders soon beckoned.
''I heard Hosea Gear and Kade Poki were leaving and there would potentially be some spots open. And I'm so glad I made the move. We love it down here.''
Osborne and family, wife Fono and children Lucas (2) and Leilane (4 months) enjoy the city and the close-knit team.
Now, though, he has to make the decision to stay or go.
The Highlanders side to take on the Chiefs will be named today and it is expected inside backs Shaun Treeby and Lima Sopoaga will come back into the starting team.
Malakai Fekitoa sat out training yesterday with a groin strain, but it is hoped he will be available for the match tomorrow night in Hamilton.
The Chiefs named their team yesterday and have made three changes to the side which beat the Crusaders last week.
Lock Brodie Retallick is out for a month because of a shoulder injury and is replaced by Mike Fitzgerald, with Johan Bardoul getting a start on the blindside.
Hosea Gear starts on the right wing instead of Bryce Heem.
Captain Liam Messam is under a cloud because of concussion and is bracketed with Maama Vaipulu.
