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 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 openly supported a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is anything but certain. Nawaqanitawase, who moved codes, is taking stock of the situation as his international future stays unresolved.