It's potentially horrid timing with the Reds eyeing a top-four finish and the Wallabies' first Test under Joe Schmidt less than two months away.
The NSW Waratahs have secured former Wallabies prop Pone Fa'amausili and ex-Argentine international Enrique Pieretto on loan deals.
Man mountain Pone Fa'amausili is open to dropping weight to play in the Melbourne back-row as he seeks more Super Rugby Pacific game time.
Melbourne have used man-mountain Pone Fa'amausili as their own Harry Wilson as they prepare to host Queensland.
Melbourne attack coach Tim Sampson is urging Victorian fans to give the Rebels the crowd they deserve as they open their Super Rugby Pacific season against the ACT Brumbies.
Melbourne captain Rob Leota says Rob Valetini winning the John Eales Medal is proof of the talent in Victoria.
Melbourne expect superstar Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou to hit the ground running, with their new recruit to start training with the Super Rugby Pacific club early next month.
Lack of experience proved the decisive factor in a disastrous 2023 for the Wallabies.
Eddie Jones' assistant coaches simply aren't up to the level required.
Wallabies player ratings: The Wallabies managed to secure a victory against Portugal, but it was far from a convincing display from the Australian outfit.