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 very much in play. Six Nations interest has come to light, keeping the door open for a departure from Australian rugby union.

Joseph Suaalii has come out in support of a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is anything but certain. Nawaqanitawase, who made the switch from rugby league, is weighing his options as his international future remains unclear.