Mark Nawaqanitawase's agent has made clear there is no certainty the code-hopping back will return to the Wallabies, with an international allegiance switch remaining a live option. Six Nations interest has surfaced, keeping the door open for a move away from Australian rugby union.

Joseph Suaalii has come out in support of a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is far from settled. Nawaqanitawase, who crossed from the Sydney Roosters to rugby union, is considering his next move as his international future stays unresolved.