The lure of the 2025 British and Irish Lions sequence and 2027 residence World Cup could possibly be key components in conserving Wallabies powerhouse Taniela Tupou in Australia long-term.
Tupou, 26, is off contract with Rugby Australia on the finish of the 12 months, with abroad golf equipment set to problem for the imposing front-rower’s signature.
Chatting with reporters on Friday, Tupou mentioned enjoying towards the Lions was a objective he’d like to realize in his profession, as he saved the door open to a brand new take care of Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds.
“I wish to tick that off and for that to occur, clearly I must be damage free and be in Australia,” mentioned Tupou.
“Trying ahead to see what occurs and hopefully the Reds are eager to have me right here for the subsequent few years.
“I would love to remain again right here in Australia however we’ll see what occurs.”
The 26-year-old prop suffered a ruptured achilles tendon enjoying for the Wallabies towards Eire in November and the lengthy rehabilitation course of means he can have restricted time to show his health to new coach Eddie Jones forward of the World Cup in France beginning in September .
Tupou says it was probably a stint in membership rugby or an Australia A tour will present his path again, however his quick precedence was the rehab.
“My focus now could be making an attempt to get my achilles proper and we’ll see what occurs after that,” he added.
Requested if Jones’ appointment would possibly sway his determination to stay with Rugby Australia Tupou mentioned: “Nah, not likely.
“I have never labored with him or carried out something with Eddie earlier than however I’ve heard loads of good tales.
“From what I do know he is a really profitable coach, particularly in a World Cup 12 months.
“If I get an opportunity to work with him, I will be excited as a result of I am positive I will be taught so much from him.”
