Waratahs winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will join NRL club Roosters this season after being granted an early release from his Rugby Australia contract.
Australian media reported that the Rugby Australia board executed deeds of release for Nawaqanitawase on Monday.
Nawaqanitawase had signed a two-year deal in December last year to join the Roosters in 2025.
Reports indicate that his release won’t become official until after his Olympic campaign on July 27, the date of the men’s rugby sevens final in Paris.
The Roosters on Monday reportedly submitted their application to the NRL for Nawaqanitawase to be registered with the club early.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson confirmed with Foxsports that the club is hopeful their new recruit will be able to join the squad this year and learn the ropes of the 13-man code.