Mark Nawaqanitawase's agent has stated there is no assurance the code-hopping back will return to the Wallabies, with an international allegiance switch still on the table. Six Nations interest has come to light, 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 weighing his options as his international future continues to hang in the balance.