Mark Nawaqanitawase's agent has confirmed there is no guarantee the code-hopping back will return to the Wallabies, with an international allegiance switch very much in play. Six Nations interest has emerged in recent months, keeping the door open for a move away from Australian rugby union.

Joseph Suaalii has publicly backed a swift Wallabies return for his fellow back, but the decision is far from settled. Nawaqanitawase, who moved codes, is taking stock of the situation as his international future continues to hang in the balance.