The Fijian, a former Australia international, didn't get the career ending he wanted in Biarritz. Now back in Brisbane, he is looking to launch a coaching career.
Former Wallaby midfielder Morgan Turinui insists that Ireland's new star would not have got picked had he stayed in Australia.
World Rugby's new eligibility laws mean that a number of high-profile players could have the opportunity to play for a different country from which they were first capped.
Following their record drubbing at the hands of the All Blacks in Bledisloe II, reports this weekend suggest that the Giteau Law is set to be scrapped by Rugby Australia.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is adamant that opening up national selection to include overseas players is not the way forward for the embattled country.
The Queensland Reds have named a youthful squad for the upcoming Super Rugby AU season as they look to build on their runners-up finish last year.
Super Rugby returns to Australia for the first time in four months this weekend, and the competition will welcome back the Western Force after a three-year hiatus.
As Super Rugby as we know it comes to a standstill, here's a XV of the best performers of the season's only seven rounds.
Despite only one of the four franchises being victorious, collectively the Australian performances indicate the Wallabies could field a strong side in 2020.