{"id":407741,"date":"2024-06-30T01:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T01:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=407741"},"modified":"2024-06-30T02:05:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T02:05:06","slug":"shock-twist-in-stars-code-switch-ahead-of-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=407741","title":{"rendered":"Shock twist in star's code switch ahead of Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark Nawaqanitawase<\/a> could potentially represent Australia at the Olympics<\/a> and compete for an NRL premiership later this year with the Sydney Roosters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to a report from The Sydney Morning Herald<\/a>, the talented outside back could be allowed to play in the Rugby Sevens in Paris before linking up with the Roosters, permitted he signs with the club before the July 1 deadline.<\/p>\n

Nawaqanitawase\ufeff has already agreed to switch codes in 2025 on a two-year deal with the Chooks, but could make the jump earlier if the club can finalise the contract and get the NRL to approve the signing by Monday.<\/p>\n

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The 23-year-old is yet to be selected for the Olympic squad, but those with knowledge of the situation are expecting him to get the nod.<\/p>\n

Nawaqanitawase however won't feature for the Wallabies later this year, with new coach Joe Schmidt looking towards the future as part of his rebuild.<\/p>\n

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A potential move to Bondi before the end of the season could give Trent Robinson's side a much-needed boost, with Nawaqanitawase\ufeff capable of playing various roles.<\/p>\n

Junior Pauga and Joseph Suaalii are currently sidelined due to suspension, \ufeffwhile Billy Smith is expected to be sidelined foe the rest of the year with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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