Tonga international Semisi Paea is in line to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut off the bench.
La Rochelle has announced the immediate loan signing of Australian hooker Tolu Latu from Montpellier, bolstering their options in a position currently hit by injuries.
Tolu Latu has been thrown a rugby career lifeline by his former club the NSW Waratahs, who have signed the hooker.
Ex-Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu is set to leave Stade Francais after a suspension for his latest red card reportedly prompted a stinging outburst from club owner Hans-Peter Wild.
The Wallabies could be in line to field a youthful midfield against Japan in a fortnight's time as confusion reigns over Samu Kerevi's availability for the test in Oita.
Sam Cane, Sam Whitelock and Dane Coles have all successfully returned to action in the NPC and Heartland Championship following lengthy sideline spells.
The Wallabies could be set to welcome back a trio of European-based stars as Rugby Australia continue to consider further relaxation of its eligibility rules.
The Wallabies have set themselves the target of winning this year's World Cup, but Fiji will have a big say about that in their opening clash in Sapporo on Saturday.
