Noah Lolesio’s Test future seemed clouded after he was overlooked for the World Cup. It ended up providing clarity.
Noah Lolesio has credited a stint in French rugby last year with helping him rediscover his enjoyment of the game, fuel the form that has him on the verge of a Wallabies recall – and ultimately ignore overseas offers and stay in Australia.
After years of being in and out of the Wallabies, the 24-year-old five-eighth was left permanently “out” in 2023 by Eddie Jones, who put his faith in rookies Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson. “Obviously, last year was a bit of a weird one. I was completely out of the Wallabies set-up and it probably took a toll on me, a lot,” Lolesio told this masthead.“But I believe everything happens for a reason. It gave me an opportunity to go over to Toulon and I really enjoyed my time over there. It put things into perspective for me and all the lads over there were just awesome. If I had made the Wallabies, I wouldn’t have had that opportunity.
Though Gordon and Donaldson have both shown glimpses of form, Lolesio’s mature direction of the Brumbies all season – and accurate goal-kicking – has him well placed to return to the No.10.
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