Marky Mark has set the NRL alight. But he’ll still have to earn Wallabies spot

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 1, 2026

Wallabies coach Les Kiss says the high praise for Mark Nawaqanitawase’s league stint is justified, but there are no selection guarantees when he returns to rugby next month.

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