AFTER a tough two decades, Australian rugby’s luck is suddenly on the up. The defection of NRL flyer Zac Lomax gives the Wallabies a powerful new weapon in the moonshot quest to win a home World Cup in 2027. Lomax was seen loitering with intent at RA headquarters in Moore Park the very next day, having secretly visited the Western Force facilities over summer. “The dream of one day representing the Wallabies on an international stage and potentially competing at a Rugby World Cup is a powerful motivation,” he said. If the Wallabies want to defy their current No 8 world ranking and win the World Cup in two years they’ll need every one-percenter they can get.

Source: Irish Examiner March 13, 2026 12:23 UTC