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 emerged in recent months, keeping the door open for a departure from Australian rugby union.

Joseph Suaalii has openly supported a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is far from settled. Nawaqanitawase, who made the switch from rugby league, is taking stock of the situation as his international future remains unclear.