The governing body must do everything in its power to find domestic homes for the Rebels' soon-to-be-unemployed squad.
Wallaby Taniela Tupou will come off the bench for the third time in five appearances for the Melbourne Rebels.
The Rebels, who have signed hulking Taniela Tupou, and Western Force have long struggled to put wins together.
Prop Taniela Tupou headlines a new-look Melbourne Rebels squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Melbourne can't afford to fail against Moana Pasifika in Auckland if they want to play Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Saturday's return is timely for the pair, with new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones set to name his first World Cup training squad on Sunday.
The Queensland Reds have snuffed out a spirited Melbourne Rebels fightback to secure a crucial 36-32 win in their Super Rugby Pacific clash at AAMI Park.
Melbourne have cracked their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, getting revenge on Fijian Drua with a spirited 42-27 victory at AAMI Park.