Mark Nawaqanitawase, a young star of the Wallabies rugby union team, is set to join the Sydney Roosters, a National Rugby League (NRL) club, in 2025. This move has been met with disappointment from Rugby Australia. Nawaqanitawase's departure from rugby union to rugby league is seen as a significant loss for Australian union. The 23-year-old's switch from union to league has raised concerns among union fans about the impact of his departure. New Zealand Rugby's focus on enhancing the spectacle for fans was also mentioned in a separate tweet.
Wallabies wing Mark Nawaqanitawase's move to rugby league is a rare one for union players. https://t.co/iONgJWywU2
Mark Nawaqanitawase is leaving rugby union. At only 23 years old, it's gutting news for Union fans. If he's half as good as he was in Union then he'll do well! I've clipped up all his best moments in Rugby Union, to see them all click the link here: https://t.co/vmEcMi9fNA https://t.co/ILXmUKyx9A
🗣️ "There will be key meetings at the end of February in Europe between ourselves, our Sanzaar partners, the Six Nations and World Rugby." 🇳🇿 New Zealand Rugby eager to make rugby a better spectacle for fans. https://t.co/7flu9jh9np
Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase switches code to join Sydney Roosters https://t.co/OCKV7meS49
Mark Nawaqanitawase is one of the most exciting players in Test rugby and only recently turned 23. Massive blow for Australian union to lose him to league.
A massive loss for Australia and Rugby Union as a whole. Mark Nawaqanitawase, breakout Wallabies star, has signed with the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. https://t.co/WKUKPQOQgC
🇦🇺 What rugby league fans can expect from Wallabies and Waratahs wing Mark Nawaqanitawase when he joins the Sydney Roosters in 2025. https://t.co/nZBIec6i15
🗣️ "We’re delighted to have secured Mark’s services and look forward to welcoming him to our club in 2025. We wish him all the best for a successful 2024 in rugby union." 🇦🇺 Blow for Australian rugby as Mark Nawaqanitawase signs with Sydney Roosters. https://t.co/sgvbaJFdnt
Mark Nawaqanitawase has announced he will jump codes and join rugby league powerhouse Sydney Roosters, with Rugby Australia voicing disappointment. https://t.co/ZlMUPZ35tp
Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL in Roosters deal https://t.co/GmLmkZRD4d
The hits keep coming for Rugby Australia with Wallabies young gun Mark Nawaqanitawase signing with NRL club the Roosters. https://t.co/0jAcXdbSsl
Mark Nawaqanitawase is reportedly on the brink of signing a stunning deal with Sydney Roosters. #Wallabies #NRL Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/1CYhOsmQyR