Mark Nawaqanitawase's rugby return excites Wallabies after stunning Roosters' NRL premiership
Dual-code athlete Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to rugby union after a successful stint with the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Wallabies teammates are optimistic about his impact on the upcoming Rugby World Cup following his impressive performance in the NRL grand final.
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It highlights the high-level movement of professional athletes between major sporting codes and its impact on national team prospects.
Mark Nawaqanitawase (left) and Roosters teammate Robert Toia pose with the NRL premiership trophy. ( Getty Images: Cameron Spencer )
Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to rugby union after helping the Sydney Roosters win the NRL premiership.
Wallabies players are looking forward to having the dual international back in the game ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Nawaqanitawase played 11 Tests for the Wallabies before switching codes.
Link copied Share Share article It was not just the 80,000 spectators crammed inside Sydney's Olympic stadium, nor the millions of TV viewers in Australia, who were left in awe of Mark Nawaqanitawase's performance in the NRL grand final.
Last night, across the Tasman in New Zealand, the Wallabies eagerly watched on as Nawaqanitawase added to his highlight reel by scoring two tries in the Sydney Roosters' nail-biting 19-18 victory over Newcastle .
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