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 come to light, keeping the door open for a departure from Australian rugby union.

Joseph Suaalii has publicly backed a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is still very much up in the air. Nawaqanitawase, who moved codes, is taking stock of the situation as his international future remains unclear.