While no paperwork has yet been signed,sources with knowledge of negotiations have told theHerald To’omua is on the verge of remaining in Melbourne for another two seasons.
His management had been in talks with Japanese clubs and while To’omua was eligible to take a sabbatical in 2022,he will remain in Australia with aspirations of representing the Wallabies at a third Rugby World Cup.
The Rebels have been impressed by To’omua’s leadership since he returned in 2019 and have been seeking to re-sign him for months.
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Meanwhile,Naisarani is on the verge of leaving Australian rugby,less than two years after being in Australia’s World Cup starting side.
The big Fijian back-rower was left out of Dave Rennie’s initial Wallabies squad last year but was named to attend a recent camp in Coogee.
His deal with the Rebels and RA expires at the end of the year and sources with knowledge of negotiations say he is heading to either Japan or Europe on a deal worth double what was offered in Australia.