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 emerged in recent months, 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 far from settled. Nawaqanitawase, who crossed from the Sydney Roosters to rugby union, is taking stock of the situation as his international future remains unclear.