Tupou returns for Wallabies after 'gut wrenching' loss
The high profile tighthead prop was sidelined from the losses in Brisbane and Melbourne after a dismal Super Rugby season
The high profile tighthead prop was sidelined from the losses in Brisbane and Melbourne after a dismal Super Rugby season
MELBOURNE: Taniela Tupou is at peace with his Wallabies career potentially being over after being surplus to Joe Schmidt's requirements.
Dan McKellar has set Taniela Tupou three tasks against the British and Irish Lions as the enigmatic prop fights to reclaim his Wallabies jersey.
Will Skelton was racing the clock to have a shoe fitted for the 2015 World Cup. He's still using the same process 10 years later.
The two Wallabies tighthead props are technically rivals for the gold No.3 jersey but are close mates with plenty in common.
Taniela Tupou managed to avoid any punishment for his yellow card but that hasn't escaped the scrutiny of two greats.
Harry Wilson will make a timely return for the Queensland Reds and enigmatic prop Taniela Tupou has been reinstated to the NSW Waratahs starting lineup.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will meet with Taniela Tupou on Tuesday as the enigmatic prop battles a mid-career crisis.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt remains hopeful of unleashing Taniela Tupou on the British and Irish Lions as cashed up clubs in France continue to circle.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has added to some spice to Saturday's Super Rugby State of Origin clash by joking he wants to "head high" Taniela Tupou.