Peter Horne, Rugby Australia’s director of high performance, said: “With a home Rugby World Cup on the horizon, Rugby Australia is committed to exposing the Wallaroos to world-class competition wherever possible.
“Gaining experience in a competition like the PWR will be invaluable for the players’ development.”
Rugby Australia said Tuinakauvadra’s contract would run to the end of April 2027. She would return to Australia for international tests in the Pacific Four Series, then their Super Rugby Women domestic competition.
Barring a format change to PWR, this indicates that any Wallaroos would not be available to sides for the final round of PWR matches next season, and would miss any play-offs.
