Wallabies flyer tipped for union comeback
Former Wallabies wing Mark Nawaqanitawase is reportedly poised to leave the NRL and return to rugby union in time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Multiple Australian media reports indicate the code-hopping star will rejoin the 15-player game, bolstering national team options in a pivotal cycle.
Strategic timing for 2027
With Australia hosting the 2027 tournament, the timing makes sense: a return now would provide two key benefits—familiarity with union structures and a runway to build combinations at international level. It’s also a signal of intent from a player whose aerial prowess and running threat translate powerfully between codes.
What it means
If confirmed, the move would add firepower to a Wallabies backline looking to reassert itself. The return would be a boost for Super Rugby, too, adding star value and a high-performance edge to whichever franchise secures his signature.